It is amazing at the rate the internet has roamed our lives. The revolution into our lives has involved advancement in the computer and communications sector. This came with the invention of the radio, telephone and the telegraph. With these advancements there was integration of this compatible capability known as the internet. This is worldwide network coverage with a capability to harness the dissemination of information.
It has also facilitated a medium of integrated interactions for computer device users and individuals everywhere in the globe irrespective of the time of access. This experience presents a significant milestone in the sustainable endeavor and commitment to research, production and development. Development in the information sector has been a successful story all through the years since the very fast inventions of electricity. Much effort has also been drawn to the development of this ever dynamic field.
The author tries to identify and analyze the developments that have come along with these tremendous inventions. Much has been focused on the global connectivity by the author targeting the developments in internet use and the consequential impact to the lives of society.
The innovations and developments attached to this entity have occurred in several stages starting from the technological revolution starting with the coming of electricity and the radio. This was followed by advancements in the global approach to research ad operational infrastructure. It is also forms proportion of the social and individual component leading to formations of the famously known as ‘internauts’ which formed the integral part to communication revolution.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Importance of Internet
- Importance to Society
- Importance to Economy and Business
- Importance to Media and Information Sharing
- Internet Privacy
- Internet Ethics
- Importance of Internet Ethics
- Information Safety Assurance
- Impact of Internet Ethics on Privacy
- Implications to Internet Information Insecurity
- Challenges to Upholding Internet Privacy
- Recommendations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the ethical impact of the internet on information privacy, examining the rapid evolution of internet technology and its profound influence on society, business, and individuals.
- The significant role of the internet in society, including its influence on communication, research, and business.
- The ethical considerations related to internet use, particularly concerning information privacy and security.
- The challenges and implications of safeguarding internet privacy in an increasingly interconnected world.
- The importance of internet ethics and its impact on individual privacy and information security.
- Recommendations for mitigating the risks associated with internet information insecurity.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter explores the rapid advancement of internet technology and its widespread impact on society, highlighting the evolution from early innovations like the radio and telephone to the interconnected global network we know today. It also examines the social and individual aspects of this technological revolution, emphasizing the formation of 'internauts' and the consequent communication revolution.
The literature review delves into the internet's global network coverage and its revolutionary influence on communication, technology, and society. The author traces the evolution of computer networking, highlighting the significance of the ARPANET as a precursor to the internet and the early challenges of disseminating software while protecting sensitive information.
The chapter focusing on the importance of the internet examines its various uses, from research and education to social media and gaming. It highlights the internet's impact on society, particularly its role in communication, business, and research activities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this paper include information privacy, internet ethics, information security, technological advancement, societal impact, communication revolution, and the challenges of safeguarding user privacy in the digital age.
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- Dr. Victor Kamau (Autor:in), 2015, Discussion on the ethical impact of the internet on information privacy, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/305625
