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=Digital Natives and Privacy=



While Digital Natives have many advantages that every other generation did not (instant access to information, global networking, online services etc.), they are also exposed to more risks due to their technological lifestyle.

People's privacy is now threatened by means that could not have even of been imagined by previous generations. Not only is technology capable of holding almost infinite amounts of information, it can do so for a long, long time. Thus making it impossible for the average person to know what information (either about them, or of theirs) is out there in cyberspace. As technology has developed (and the risks have increased), laws have been created to help protect users. The [|Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act] was introduced to help protect citizens and their privacy online. It bestows upon users certain rights, while emposing restrictions and guidelines for businesses (main information collectors).

However despite acts such as PIPED being formed, users are still greatly at risk whenever they go online. Being exposed and surrounded by technology since birth, Digital Natives are very much integrated into this technological way of life. This places their privacy at risk constantly for such things as identity theft, or fraud.

The best defence against privacy violators is a diligent user. A user who takes the neccessary precautions when utilizing technology, will have less privacy concerns than someone who doesn't. Unfortunately their is no fool proof way to prevent privacy violations, although becoming a total recluse might help.

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