cct205-lab5


 * CCT205 - LAB #5

PRIVACY - "If you have something that you don't want anyone to know, maybe you shouldn't be doing it in the first place."**

To an extent, I agree with what the CEO of Google is saying. In the example of Facebook, when someone publicly inputs data with their personal information, it just means they want to be open about it. If they are not putting in the effort to remain private, their information is going to get out. Places like Facebook and Twitter doesn't require one to be open about everything (like phone number, address... etc.) so putting all that information on one's profile page is unnecessary. If someone really needs that information, use means that are little more private.

However, there is always the huge exception of when personal information is mandatory. Even if we are hesitant about putting the information online, its a necessary step that has to be done. For example, making purchases or signing up for accounts that involve real life activities or materials. Having an address is necessary because that information is needed to complete the service. When one signs up for accounts (whether for fun or educational), they use it to verify one's identity. Whether doing taxes online or using a school's Blackboard, personal information has to be used. So even if people are paranoid, they have no other options than to do it anyways.