TECHNOLOGYS ETHICAL LEGAL PRIVACY ISSUES
USING PRIVACY SETTINGS IN SOCIAL MEDIA
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To cyberbully someone
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To create false documents
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To buy things with someone else’s money
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To get loans, jobs, or driver’s licenses
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To enter someone into a contest
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Detailed explanation-1: -Your name, home address, email address, passwords, social security number, driver’s license number, passport number, aadhaar number, or bank number are examples of personal identifying information. Thieves who gain access to this information could use it to steal identities or advertise it on the black market.
Detailed explanation-2: -Identity theft may be used to facilitate or fund other crimes including Illegal immigration, terrorism, phishing and espionage. There are cases of identity cloning to attack payment systems, including online credit card processing and medical insurance.
Detailed explanation-3: -Identity (ID) theft happens when someone steals your personal information to commit fraud. The identity thief may use your information to apply for credit, file taxes, or get medical services. These acts can damage your credit status, and cost you time and money to restore your good name.
Detailed explanation-4: -Data breaches that expose your passwords and sensitive data. Data breaches are the leading causes of identity theft. In 2022, 1, 291 data breaches have occurred to date, representing a 16% increase from 2020 [*]. Data breaches take place when hackers break into services that you use and steal your stored information.
Detailed explanation-5: -What they want are account numbers, passwords, Social Security numbers, and other confidential information that they can use to loot your checking account or run up bills on your credit cards. Identity thieves can take out loans or obtain credit cards and even driver’s licenses in your name.