Security Privacy Concerns Third Party APIs
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This document summarizes research on social media privacy and security concerns. It outlines the purpose of understanding how users can better manage their social media privacy and reduce risks. Previous research showed a correlation between increased social media usage and decreased privacy concerns. The current research found that many users are concerned about privacy breaches but unaware of how to change privacy settings. It concludes that more user-friendly privacy controls and educating users on social media risks could help address these issues. It recommends enabling easy to access privacy controls for platforms and researching social media before using it.
Security Privacy Concerns Third Party APIs
- 1. Social Internet TECH621Security Concerns with Privacy in Social MediaPKenie MosesSpring 2011urdue University
- 2. OutlineExplanation & Relevance of Topic
- 5. Presentation, Relevance & Importance of Results
- 6. Conclusion & RecommendationsResearch Topic ~ RelevanceResearch Topic- Security Concerns in Protecting Privacy While Using Social MediaResearch Relevance- The relevance of this research attempts to help social media users become more aware of their use of social media and enable responsible privacy practices.
- 7. Research Purpose ~ Research QuestionsThe purpose of this research is gain an understanding into user’s perceived responsibilities when using social media. This, in turn, will help develop an enlightened approach to how users can better equip themselves to manage the privacy of their social identity.How can social media users enable themselves to be better users by reducing risk?In what ways can one facilitate awareness among social media users to offset diminishing privacy restrictions and security protocols?
- 8. Previous Empirical Research Results
- 9. Current Research ResultsFacebookFacebook Account HackedFacebook Security/PrivacyTopic Profile: Facebook, Social Media Security & Privacy.Keywords:api, account hacked, privacy breach, virusesSentiment Subjects:facebook, privacyRegions: United StatesLanguages: English
- 10. Current Research Results RelevancePrevious ResearchStrong correlation between aggregate number of users over period of time versus decreased concern of privacy/ security and personal information accessCurrent ResearchSignificant number of users concerned regarding privacy/ security and personal information breaches (92% security/ privacy breaches) Significant number of users unaware of privacy changes/ how to access controls (only 5% mention concerns of how to change settings)Possible contradiction to Pew studyCurrent Research Results ImportanceThe importance of this research attempts to help users identify responsible security/ privacy practices that will enable them to be more aware of the risks involved in using social media. This involves a proactive approach to information security by being responsible users of social media. What contributions? Identify specific areas where users can improve security/privacy practices
- 11. What field? Information & Privacy Technology
- 12. Who should care? All individuals involved with social media
- 13. Why?To help users reduce riskThis is an addition to previous and current research being conducted in the area of Information & Privacy Technology.
- 14. Conclusion & RecommendationsMain findings: Users in significant numbers are concerned about security/ privacy issues using social mediaUsers are unaware of how to change privacy settings or did not know that there were settings that could be changedConclusion: T ∞ SM(pop) accounting for in # of users’ concerns because of volumeRecommendations: (Host) Enable user friendly privacy controls(easy access) (User) Research social media before using(be informed)# of users
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