Conclusion


There are, as I have stated, pros and cons to having private information on the Internet. The examples for both sides of the issue are small in comparision to the vast amount of ways your personal data can be used, abused, beneficial, or harmful. After all is said and done, what is the answer to the issue of Internet and privacy? Basically, there is no complete answer. The pros are beneficial, and the cons are dangerous. The resolution of this issue cannot be made in a simple project or a lengthy debate. Legislation may have to play more of role down the line, but who knows how influential any Internet laws are going to be. As long as this private information is out there, it can be used to any logon's liking, whether good or bad. The answer is therefore: to wait and see. Look at it from a utilitarian's point of view if you want--does the net happiness outweigh the net unhappiness (35). If this private information is used for beneficial reasons more than negative ones, than the issue of privacy is no longer relevant. If this private information is used manipulatively instead of positively, than our privacy must be more strictly regulated. The main idea is that privacy is important to people all over the world; we must keep a watchful eye over how it is to be used.

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