I read 1.3.5 from Chapter 1 of my TestOut Office Pro, which covered the topic of Internet privacy and how the information we give out can be taken advantage of. A lot of people, including myself, can get a little too easygoing when it comes to Internet privacy. Not to mention the Terms of Use part, which I bet almost everyone ignores. Some people don't realize that no an app or website is truly free. Websites such as Facebook and Google extract our metadata (information about information) to either use for advertising purposes or to sell it to other companies. Another example would be posting on a private account, which isn't truly private as it is still available to third-party users.
Also section also talks about how to handle company devices. It should be known that company devices (prominently computers) and the network infrastructure are owned by the company and can therefore access whatever a user does on their device. Thus companies have an Acceptable Use Policy on their devices to prevent their employees from doing the wrong things with their devices. But even if you're not doing anything wrong, companies can still access stored data when doing things such as sending a private email.
In order to hide as much information as possible, it would be wise to incorporate fully reading the Terms of Use and Acceptance Use Policy, creating strong passwords, never using public Wi-Fi while purchasing online, and most importantly have a good digital footprint. After reading about this, I'll be sure to refrain from giving too much information while I'm on the Internet.
Understanding Internet privacy from section 1.3.5 is vital. Your insights about the true cost of "free" apps and websites, the illusion of privacy on "private" accounts, and the company's right to access data are eye-opening. Your proactive measures—reading Terms of Use, creating strong passwords, and avoiding public Wi-Fi—are a practical guide for safeguarding personal information. Your commitment to being more mindful online reflects the importance of grasping the complexities of our digital world.
ReplyDeleteBrandon, your precaution list of - "it would be wise to incorporate fully reading the Terms of Use and Acceptance Use Policy" is true, but we are forced to share our details if we are using any of cost free social media or channels, as they consider their revenue is our data.
ReplyDeleteBrandon, your blog did a great job distilling down the issues of Internet privacy, the illusion of "free" apps, use of company devices and finally the dangers of public Wi-Fi. I too, had my eyes opened completing the module.
ReplyDeleteYour insights from Chapter 1 of TestOut Office Pro highlight the often overlooked aspects of Internet privacy. You rightly emphasize the hidden costs behind "free" apps, shedding light on the extraction and use of metadata. Your awareness of the limitations of private accounts and the implications of using company devices is commendable.
ReplyDeleteYour key takeaways – thorough reading of Terms of Use, adherence to Acceptable Use Policies, creating strong passwords, avoiding public Wi-Fi for online transactions, and maintaining a positive digital footprint – showcase a proactive approach to online security. Your decision to be cautious with online information reflects a commendable commitment to enhancing digital privacy awareness. Well done!
Yes, it's a very scary thing these days knowing people sell our information for profit, it's always important to read terms and conditions but they're just so long sometimes that I often find myself just skipping over them so I can get to what I want, nothing is really private anymore unless it's the thoughts in your mind.
ReplyDeleteHey Brandon, your blog on internet privacy really hit home for me. It is funny how before taking the IS101 course, I used to get bombarded with spam calls all the time. I'll admit, I was guilty of not reading the fine print of terms and blindly giving out my information on websites just to access an app or make a purchase. Who has the time or patience to read the agreements, right? 😁 But now, after learning more about the importance of privacy, I am more cautious about sharing my information online. No more spam calls for me, well as for now. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Brandon, I really appreciated reading through your blog post. You definitely called me out because I do not read the terms and conditions. However, with what you stated; these terms can be quiet scary since your agreeing for them to sell your data to 3rd parties.
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ReplyDeleteYour insights on internet privacy hit close to home; it's easy to overlook the fine print and the potential consequences of sharing too much online. Taking proactive steps like reading Terms of Use, strengthening passwords, and being cautious with public Wi-Fi are small but crucial ways to safeguard our digital privacy in an increasingly connected world.
Hi Brandon! You did a great job at emphasizing the importance of internet privacy. I was naive before this class but the more I learn the more I understand the importance. You made great point throughout on how to protect your privacy!
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