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The arguments on Open Access (OA) focuses on who can attain this information against why it should be copyrighted, which revolves around cost, ease of access and the legal aspect of re-using the content published. I’ve shared how earnings and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) with regards to the content online that affects creators and readers. Plagiarism is a further step ahead of violating IPR which is shared by Liting. Continue reading →

Do not go thinking that contents on internet magically appear online without any effort. People continuously work on articles, music and visuals that are then published for people to view online. Some dedicate much of their time and resource to create contents. These people make a living earning revenues with the use of internet. So, is it fair to make their materials freely available online? (Why open access?) Cost and earnings are generally a big factor for an online content producer. Continue reading →

Privacy and security infringement to cynical misconduct in marketing are the common unethical behaviours that exist today due to profits and power to gain from selfish actions. Countries which are economically stable, can afford to invest more in technological development. This allows Internet to have a greater impact on life today, thus revolutionising how we educate and work. Continue reading →

(Souce: iandavidmackenzie) We should by now understand that social media works as a double-edged sword. Giving extensive power that can either aid or tarnish the image of an individual or the commune. Let’s look at some of the infamous social media disasters. (Click here) At the end of the day, social media is just a platform and technology that is a tool which does not have ethics. It is our moral compass that guides us on how we approach decisions when it comes to social media. Continue reading →

The definition of authenticity is to be genuine; not a copy and of undisputed origin (Source: Dictionary.com). This means how authenticity is to be perceived can be arguable. Some may feel that being authentic is to set a unique selling point; while others argue that the profile should share your personality. As Kaye and Norman have provided in their post, excellent tips and steps on how to produce a well-protected professional profile. Continue reading →

Image Source  “we become more and more transparent with the use of the internet and social media. Continue reading →

Reflecting on the topic of digital identity in relation to the trails that it leaves behind, it is understandable why many may prefer the option of managing multiple personas just to remain anonymous online. However, I’ve noticed that many who felt the need to express themselves on different accounts are those who just afraid of revealing too much information on one account. At times, information that are tracked are not necessarily disclosed by the users. Continue reading →

  Credits: Flickr/ricky montalvo Ever felt that there was someone spying on you from behind the screen of your laptop, computers or phones; or believed that what we do online is being recorded or known to someone else? Our imaginations are no longer fictional; it has become a reality that affects our personal life. Everything that is done online is logged and are stored as ‘cookies’ in a database that tracks our interactions by data management firms. Continue reading →