DIGITAL PRIVACY

The Value of Digital Privacy in an Information Technology Age

The Value of Digital Privacy in an Information Technology Age

Introduction

In the contemporary times, the value of digital privacy in this age of information technology is undeniable. As the world evolves, the situations have become more complex which raised many questions regarding the subject. In such circumstances, it is necessary to gain know how of the subject matter and diverse dimensions linked to the same subject.

Discussion

Cons and Pros

IT and the Internet have drastically changed how individuals can access information. Prior to this technology being available records were kept on microfiche or on paper and access to the information was more limited in scope. To get information people had to either physically go to the location the documents were stored or send a letter through the mail to request the documents. In the IT climate of today most of this information can be accessed quickly, from any location, and normally at little or no cost (Gaspar, 2000, p. 88). Such a sophisticated environment provides many opportunities to the world in the information age but at the same time, it presents many downsides which must be assessed before going ahead. A cursory look on the situation will reveal the following advantages:

Following are the benefits:

It can assist develop lifestyle, acquitting such data that can help the concerned people to acquire loans, educations scholarships, and even health loans.

Removing ambiguities in governance.

Get data which in turn assist exercise one fundamental political rights.

Scrutinizing and restricting the actions undertook by the government.

Influence attitude and build a factual and based on norm common in public affairs.

Reinforce the connection and confidence between citizens of the state and government.

Role of Citizens to control their piracy

As the Internet continues to grow the ability to protect the ...