Nowadays,
network seems to make everything possible, we are not taking about only the
virtual world, instead we are afraid of how real world is connected with the
internet. On a personal level, everyone rely on the internet as a mean of
communication. By browsing on the internet every day, we are making an exchange
of information. For example, UOFT students check blackboard and emails frequently.
Thanks to the internet, we are able to know the latest news about our courses and
also make progress on them in an easy and convenient way. However, at the same
time, have we ever thought about the privacy leaks? Do we always agree to the
terms of rights without even a glance at it? The UTmail has been contracted out
to the Outlook. That is to say, all your information is exposed to the out
world. We have talked about the concentric circles of privacy in class, with I myself
in the centre of the circle and as the distance of your life circle goes
father, you are likely to share less with the people on the outer circle. However,
internet brings about the change of personal information sharing. Let’s think
about it. The computer records all what you have been browsing in the cookies,
maybe you can eliminate cookies by choosing invisible mode on browser, but you
are still be informed that you cannot get rid of others who are tracking on
you. As some of your key personal information being shared on the internet like
your date of birth and your post code, others can simply detect your identity
with more than 80% accuracy. For instance, when you are doing online shopping,
you have to leave your accrual contact information for the seller.
Last but not
least, what you should consider right now is how to increase your privacy and safety
online. Be careful and think twice every time when you have to leave your
contact or other personal information. Always keep your pins and password in a
safety place. Update your security software and run your antivirus software at
least once a week to keep your computer in a healthy condition. Anyway, it all
depends on your consciousness related to the online security.
