Privacy

            New media has so many benefits. However, the issue of privacy is one of the biggest disadvantages of new media. I actually did my research paper on the issue of privacy in new media and found that the loss of confidentiality and privacy has multiple advantages as well as the disadvantages that come with giving up privacy. Just to mention a few of the benefits gained by this loss of privacy when using new media, it allows us to form a community and collaborate with one another. Giving up privacy also allows people to receive comfort and advice as well as professionals to share important information and data. Lastly, we are able to personalize software, use matchmaking devices and companies are able to hire/ interview employees in a modern way. The disadvantages include the vulnerability and social consequences that come with the loss of privacy as well as your personal safety and information being compromised. We all leave an online fingerprint as was mentioned in one of our previous readings for class. This is comprised of anything about us online that is gathered into one giant fingerprint between photos, personal information and our use of social media.