Privacy & Confidentiality

New media has grown at such a fast rate that we have learned all the positives that they have to offer, but at what cost? We have been so mesmerized by all the ease and ways in which we can use them that we have overlooked the importance of the privacy and confidentiality of the information that we post on these sites. New media poses the threat of privacy invasion because the information you post is available to millions of users around the world. While there are privacy settings on sites like Facebook where we can limit the access of certain unknown users, there are always ways for them to get around these safety features. With the massive amount of information individuals post on the web through new media, there is a higher chance that someone will be able to access your private information or any conversations that you have with your friends. You must be careful of the things that you post online because you never know who is reading what you write. If you are applying to a job, some employers may check your social network sites and there have been cases where recruiters decide a qualified candidate due to something posted on their web page.