Privacy

In this post, discuss how the issues of privacy and confidentiality are related to new media.


In Reed's article, " Information Privacy: Changing Norms and Expectations, it discusses the boundaries that one can go to determine what is considered private and what is considered public. The Fourth Amendment gives all of us the freedom to be safe on person, belongs, home, and other personal belongings without have to fear being unlawfully searched and have any type of property seized. That is if you don't post anything on the internet; if you do, you stand the chance of being ridiculed and or implemented for posting something that appears offensive,  racist, or prejudice. Being careful - think before you post - is one of the most precious of life's lessons one can learn. 

As in Taylor's article, "Attach Ad Marks New Era for Millennials Running for Office," it describes how a young candidate is running for an office left vacant by the previous person due to a new position. The young candidate's past came out when they were in college and posted photos and sayings that may come back to haunt them. This is an example of watch what you say, when you say it, where you say it, and how you say it. You never know what the future holds and incidences like this can hinder and possibly damage their aspirations for a great career no matter what the field one chooses. 

In the past, without the new advanced technological ways social media evolved one would not have the quick, easy access to any forms of social interactions. Now anyone can go to social media such as Facebook, Instagram, MySpace, and YouTube to find whatever they need to either research or use for decisions such as employment or political office. They can be the biggest asset or biggest liability.