Individuals’ increased presence on social networking sites and the use of the Internet has not only enabled them to communicate more effectively but has also increased the risk of a breach of privacy....

Individuals’ increased presence on social networking sites and the use of the Internet has not only enabled them to communicate more effectively but has also increased the risk of a breach of privacy. Perform the following experiments, and write a report on the impression a person might develop if they track you on the Internet:

a. Go to any search engine, such as Google, and search for your name. How many results show up? Search for images with your name. How many of the images that show up are yours? Suggest ways to minimize the number of times a search engine actually tracks your name or photos.

b. It is often claimed that Facebook is a threat to our privacy. Do you agree? Explain your answer.