Everyday, people all around the world are losing their privacy by means of technology and media. Although there are ways that all this can be prevented, more and more ways to steal all of this information from people and companies are being created at an extremely rapid rate.

“Privacy” can be defined in many different ways, depending on its context. The constant growth of information technology raise concerns about “information privacy.” (Cosgrave)

The need for information privacy is based on two propositions. First, that control over our personal information is important because mere awareness by others of certain types of informati

Another is the collection of information. The power of electronic databases to collate and share otherwise meaningless information allows an extensive profile of an individual to be created. (Cosgrave)

Second, that personal information can be used improperly, unfairly or for purposes other than those intended by an individual. (Cosgrave)

David Cosgrave, a solicitor involved in establishing the Internet Association's Code of Conduct, says that the erosion of information privacy by technology occurs in three ways. One of these three ways is greater access to information. This is not simply because previously confidential information is now public, but rather because technology is changing what "public" means. Computer networks ensure that "public access" can mean the entire on-line world. (Cosgrave)

Also the American Government is also doing their part to help put an end to people’s privacy being taken away by creating a bill. The bill’s official name is the “Federal Agency Protection of Privacy Act.” This was passed by the House of Representatives without dissent. This law would require federal agencies to prepare a “privacy impact statement” before issuing most new regulations. Also, the bill would require that the federal government explain the Americans how and why their personal information is to be shared and collected, force an agency to identify the protections in place against deliberate or accidental misuse of the information taken. This would also cause agencies to have to have clean procedures for individuals to review their information. (American)

With the world becoming more and more networked together, the use of the virus is becoming more common and becoming more of a threat. The Trojan Virus, the popular virus used to retrieve information on personal computers, has become a major problem with people’s privacy. This virus allows the sender to tap into people’s personal computers and take over their hard drive and all the files on it. With this, the sender of the virus can get into people’s credit reports, access credit card numbers, and retrieve personal information that can be used against them.

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