Internet access

Ever since the world jumped into the realm of the the digital age with the creation of the internet in the early 90’s, many have pondered topics of free speech, expression, privacy, and censorship, and to what extent they apply to the internet. It is clear that the creators wanted an open, unrestricted access to their invention, but with the rise of extremist ideologies and harassment, many are questioning if organizations, companies, and governments should intervene to protect its users. From…

"Cybercrime" is a criminal offense committed to internet technology (cyberspace), whether it attacks public facilities in cyberspace or private ownership. Technically such crime can be distinguished into off-line crime, semi on-line crime, and cybercrime. Each has its own characteristics, but the main difference between the three is the relationship with the public information network (internet).cybercrime is formulated as an act against the law that is done by using a computer network as a…

neutrality being, that internet service providers should allow access to all content and application, regardless of the source of the data. In the article “Net neutrality essential to our democracy” Katrina Heuvel argues for net neutrality saying that ISPs are trying to find a way to tighten their grip on the market to gain more money for themselves. Though McDowell sees the other side of the argument in the article “This is why the government should never control the Internet”, in that the…

employee is on the internet sharing, posting, or even liking something inappropriate, that breaks work guidelines. Types of internet abuse that the employees are performing are, “cybersexual Internet abuse, online friendship/relationship abuse, Internet activity abuse, online information abuse, criminal Internet abuse, and miscellaneous Internet abuse “(Griffiths 3). “Criminal Internet abuse involves seeking out individuals who then become victims of sexually related Internet crime (e.g.,…

Netflix’s outlook in Australia depends on its ability to overcome the threat of internet piracy as its main source of competition (Idato 2015). It is anticipated that Netflix will be likely to succeed in this conflict in the long term due to the introduction of the Copyright Amendment Bill 2015 (Grubb 2015), which seeks to reduce the online piracy rate of illegally downloaded TV shows. Netflix’s extendable core is its ability to be viewed on almost any technological device, making it easier for…

In “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” Nicholas Carr sheds light on what are the affects of internet on our brain focusing specifically on how it has changed our thinking process. He also asserts on the negative effects reading on the internet has engendered. The author expresses that sometimes he feels as if someone is tampering with his mind causing it to change. He is thinking in a much different way and he can notably experience it while reading. He can’t really concentrate on reading and his…

The tremendous development of Internet technology has created various resources on the Web instantly accessible to users-commerce has become a very important technical advancement for businesses in varying business practices (Brodie et al, 2007; González et al, 2008).The business arrangements have also developed strategies to utilize the technology and expand their client base and implement Electronic commerce (e-commerce) to present their products or services to the securities industry through…

and web-based services make it possible to talk to people residing in the most distant parts of the world (provided that they have a stable Internet connection). At the same time, sometimes it is impossible to get in touch with some folks, especially people living in countries where certain web services are blocked or people who simply do not use the Internet. Therefore, only conventional landline and cell phone calls may help. Today, international calls are expensive, even if you use services…

The advent of the internet and internet communications have brought about a wide range of unresolved questions about the issue of privacy. Many of these issues have only been addressed by the courts on a case-by-case basis; not much legal precedent has been developed that can be applied across the board. Therefore, everyone has to be mindful about their privacy when using the internet for any purpose. I am not surprised that the employers of Souza or Leone read their postings to Facebook and…

become popular. Some will say cell phones have made a great impact in society by allowing individuals to chat with family members or friends hundreds of miles away. Some also say they are an advancement in society because of the availability of the internet. However there are more downsides to cell phones. Cell phones have taken over everyday conversations and have changed the way the world communicates. The younger generation has experienced a type of bullying no other generation has…