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4.0 - Information, Control and PrivacyREPORT

Information control and privacy revolve around managing personal data access and use. Information refers to organized data providing meaning, while control denotes influencing events. Privacy encompasses controlling personal information access and autonomy. Examples include social media privacy settings and encryption protecting conversations.

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4.0 - Information, Control and PrivacyREPORT

Information control and privacy revolve around managing personal data access and use. Information refers to organized data providing meaning, while control denotes influencing events. Privacy encompasses controlling personal information access and autonomy. Examples include social media privacy settings and encryption protecting conversations.

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INFORMATION, CONTROL AND PRIVACY Characteristics of Information

Information control and privacy are essential concepts


in today's digital age. They revolve around the idea of
managing and safeguarding our personal information AVAILABILITY
from unauthorized access or misuse. In simpler terms, Ensuring data availability means matching network and
it's about keeping our data safe and ensuring that only computing resources to the volume of data access you
the right people can see or use it. expect and Implementing a good backup policy for
disaster recovery purposes.

Information: Information refers to data that has been


processed or organized to provide meaning or ACCURACY
understanding. It serves as the basis for knowledge and
decision-making across various domains. Information needs to be accurate enough for the use to
which it is going to be put. To obtain Information that is
100% accurate is usually unrealistic as it is likely to be
Control: Control denotes the capacity to influence or too expensive to produce on time.
direct the behavior, actions, or course of events. In the
context of information and privacy, it pertains to the
ability of individuals or entities to manage access to and AUTHENTICITY
use of personal information and resources. The quality or state of being genuine or original, rather
than a reproduction or fabrication. Information is
Privacy: Privacy encompasses the right of individuals to authentic when it is the information that was originally
control access to their personal information and to created, placed, stored, or transferred.
maintain autonomy over their personal lives. It involves
the ability to maintain confidentiality and limit
unwanted intrusion or surveillance. UTILITY

The quality or state of having value for some purpose or


end. Information has value when it serves a particular
Examples: purpose. This means that if information is available, but
not in a format meaningful to the end-user, it is not
useful.
Social Media Privacy Settings: Platforms like
Facebook and Instagram offer users control over
who can view their posts and personal information. POSSESSION

Encryption: Secure messaging apps like Signal and The possession of Information security is the quality or
state of having ownership or control of some object or
WhatsApp use encryption to protect users'
item.
conversations from unauthorized access.
Information Security and Privacy as Contemporary online ethics, cyberbullying, digital inclusion, cultural
Issue differences, and trust are intertwined with information
security and privacy concerns, necessitating a holistic
Cybercrime - The use of a computer network, especially
approach that addresses both technical and social
the internet, for crime.
dimensions of cybersecurity.
Examples are Cyberbullying, Cyberterrorism, Computer
Virus and Identity Theft.
Piracy and Copyright
Information and Access - is the freedom or ability to Piracy refers to the unauthorized copying, distribution,
identify, obtain and make use of database or or use of copyrighted material without the permission
information effectively and it is a contemporary issue of the rights holder. Copyright is a legal concept that
because of the complexities involved in managing, grants creators and author exclusive rights to their original
securing, and providing equitable access to vast works. Copyright is not a form of piracy.
amounts of information in an ethical and legal manner,
while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance the Due to the proliferation of digital distribution platforms,
user experience. cybercrime risks, technological advancements,
globalization challenges, privacy implications, and the
Data Breaches- high-profile data breaches, where impact on creative industries. Addressing these issues
hackers gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, have requires a multifaceted approach that balances copyright
become increasingly common. These breaches expose enforcement efforts with respect for privacy rights and
individuals' personal information, such as usernames, promotes innovative business models for content
passwords, credit card numbers, and social security distribution.
numbers, leading to identity theft, fraud, and
reputational damage for affected organizations.

Internet of Things (IoT) Security - the proliferation of


IoT devices, such as smart home appliances, wearable
gadgets, and industrial sensors, has raised concerns
about security vulnerabilities and privacy risks.

Biometric Data Privacy - the use of biometric


technologies, such as fingerprint scanners, facial
recognition systems, and voice recognition software,
has raised privacy concerns regarding the collection,
storage, and use of individuals' biometric data.

Social Media Privacy - the misuse of personal data by


social media platforms for targeted advertising,
profiling, and manipulation has raised concerns about
user privacy and autonomy.

Surveillance and Mass Data Collection - government


surveillance programs and mass data collection
practices by intelligence agencies and tech companies
have sparked debates about privacy rights, civil
liberties, and the balance between national security and
individual privacy.

Social Issues refer to the human and societal factors


that influence the protection of sensitive data and
digital assets. Social issues such as human behavior,

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