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Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Privacy invasion, cyberbullying, and identity theft are vulnerabilities that young people expose themselves to every time they go online. This book explains what sorts of information might be shared, stored, and stolen when using the internet, how to protect online privacy, and what to do after falling victim to digital privacy crimes. Readers will learn about the vulnerabilities of shopping and banking digitally and about how apps can quickly lead...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"Supporting media and information literacy concepts, this engaging title explores freedom of speech, the role of news media, issues of censorship, and citizens' privacy around the world. Information includes a history of censorship, privacy laws, and a discussion of "fake news"--
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"The Internet gives us information, communication options, shopping opportunities, entertainment, and much more--all at the touch of a fingertip and much of it for free. But in exchange for these benefits, we may be losing a basic right: the right to privacy. By clicking to accept website user agreements, we often allow companies to track our activities online and to share our data with outside groups. In addition, the police and government agencies...
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Pub. Date
[2015]
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"Governments, businesses, and individuals all rely extensively on online communication and information but repeated news reports of online breaches do not inspire confidence in the online world. This is true in many areas including business. What information is collected, how it is used or misused, and how it can be protected are among the topics covered in this book"--From the publisher's web site.
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Pub. Date
2017.
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"As much as most people value their privacy, the amount of information they share freely on social media is astounding. While this sharing may help create communities, security experts say it also destroys privacy. This book will discuss the scope of the growing privacy problem, potential consequences of "oversharing," and efforts to address it." -- Publisher's website.