When filing electronic or personal health records online, anything is possible in regards to security breaches. Sometimes they can be avoided. Other times hackers are able to crack codes in encrypted data. When this happens, the clinic or hospital is held responsible for patients’ confidential information such as social security numbers and credit cards becoming accessible by an unauthorized third party. In July 2010, the Attorney General’s office was informed of a security breach involving at least 800,000 patients at South Shore Hospital in Massachusetts.…
Do you enjoy the freedom of doing what you want, not being judged? The article, “Could you Become a Mean Meme” by Kristin Lewis Discusses how anything you post can be seen by almost everyone, even if you have privacy settings set to only your friends seeing it. Two more articles, “How Private is Your Private Life” by Andrea Rock, and “The Privacy Debate” by Arthur M. Ahalt state that no matter what you are doing, whether it's going out to eat or your online looking for a recipe, you are always giving out personal information to strangers. With this in mind, we can take a look at how the internet has both a positive and negative impact. “Today, many aspects of our lives take place digitally..”…
The Internet is a complex group of networks that can be very useful tool for research, and there are some sites use for social media. “The Undercover Parent”, written by Harlan Coben, believes that by spying on teen’s Internet use, through the use of spyware, is a good idea. So should teens have the right to privacy online? Yes, they should have privacy whilst texting and online, here are some reasons why. Teens should be able to speak online without fear of being watched.…
Nowadays children are connected to internet using their tablets and smartphones. According to Clinton, more than 90% of all American children have an online history (Par 3). Children are connected on Internet more time than the time with their parents. In the future, Internet may change their emotional and cognitive development, due to the fact that children spend huge time on it (Clinton and Steyer 3). A positive impact of Internet is that children improve their knowledge while they are enjoying in the internet browsing.…
Many people debate on whether on net computers have negative effects on them @CAPS1 believe have negative effects on them @CAPS1 believe computers are an asset to society because you can access almost anything. That is the problem. The content on computers is affilicted upon everyone that sees it, Computers also don't help people get healthir, anf if you need to research something books are more help than the internet. For starter, the contents on computers and the internet are too much for people and society. @CAPS4 I'm saying is way too much can be accessed on the internet.…
Things like pedophiles, rapist, and child predators are very prominent today on the internet. Not only that, but now kids have to be very careful what they put out on the internet because future employers do look at it. The way your child uses the internet could affect their career paths. Many parents are struggling to monitor and keep their children safe while using the internet.…
Coben’s article The Undercover Parent pinpoints some key facts on the dangers of the web. Coben’s statements support on how drastic problems can turn if they’re not monitored. From committing suicide due to bullying ,and to talking to strangers on the internet can consider using spyware. Spyware can be useful to easily track and see what your child has done or typed. Spyware is also great to monitor your teens internet activities without them knowing you are.…
Everything seems to be moving so much more quickly nowadays since the advancement of technology. From how we communicate, to how we relax, learn, and even receive the news, there is no doubt that technology invades almost every aspect of our life now. It has made us become lazy and less creative. Consequently, technology takes away your willingness to move physically, simultaneously discourages creativity. By definition, technology is a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences.…
“Resist the Internet” The internet, resembles the dictator of our day to day lives. In life technology constantly bombards people of all ages. Humans are enslaved to the internet as author Ross Douthat states. Younger generations especially fall into this category because of the daily exposure to technology.…
Some people think children and even teenagers should not use the Internet because they may be exposed to inappropriate language, images, and videos. They also do not want children to be exported to violence. There are many ways to limit what children can see on the Internet. Instead of banning them from any type of handheld device, parents should set parental control settings and monitor what their children do. The Internet will give children a more positive than negative effect and they should not have it taken away from…
Introduction: An issue hotly debated is whether or not kids should have technology. Some people think it is great for kids to surround themselves with technology and the internet but research show that that is not the case. Kids think the internet is a great place but really there are inappropriate photos, videos, games, and websites. Kids should most definitely not have technology because it affects their health/ abilities, it does not give them a chance to just be kids, and it can cause cyberbullying.…
The internet is something easily accessible now. You carry it with you on your phone and your tablet. Nowadays young children are getting all these mobile devices and laptops without knowing of the dangers and repercussions of what can happen. My younger sister, Tylia, is in seventh grade and comes home from school telling me horror stories about her friends sending pictures, messaging, and talking to these strangers on the phone that they only met online.…
ABSTRACT The purpose of my newsletter reflection is to give a detailed summary of the informative information that was provided in the Internet Safety Newsletter I created for parents and students. The newsletter that I created is an informative piece of work that will provide parents and students a better idea of the many dangers the Internet may cause as well as how to prevent them from happening. In accordance, I demonstrate to the parents the many ways that we can all work together to help keep their children safe. I also provide many ways to get in contact with me as well as the school if they have any doubts or concerns and many websites to go on for more information.…
Internet Safety for Elementary Students Internet safety has always been a concern for teachers, parents, and students. Mainly because, there is always the question if the internet is being used correctly. Internet use is secured at school but what about at home. At school there are certain sites that can be used and approved while others are blocked and cannot be used. Children are becoming more familiar with the technology being used today.…
Social Media: the Solution or the Problem? Many parents are worried about their child’s early exposure to technology. Toddlers are glued to their iPads, and 7-year-olds have their own phones. But what about teenagers? Teenagers are old enough to understand; they won’t spend all their time online.…