Introduction
More than 170 million Americans use social media to communicate with each other online, but critics say the technology can endanger privacy rights and hamper the development of vital, face-to-face interpersonal skills. (Getty Images/Jamie Squire)
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From Facebook to the photo-sharing site Pinterest to virtual adventure games, software that helps people meet, converse, work and compete with others is drawing billions online. The use of social media comes with a price, however. Every photo upload or click of a “like” button deposits users' personal data online, much of which is sold to help businesses target advertising. To some, such data mining endangers long-cherished privacy rights, but social media supporters say it is a small price to pay for the benefits of online socializing. Meanwhile, critics of social media express concern that many members of the digital generation may fail to develop vital communication skills because they prefer virtual contact over face-to-face conversations. But proponents say most people use social media not to avoid others but to stay in touch with them.
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Feb. 09, 2018 |
Privacy and the Internet |
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Dec. 04, 2015 |
Privacy and the Internet |
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Oct. 25, 2013 |
Big Data and Privacy |
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Aug. 30, 2013 |
Government Surveillance |
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Jan. 25, 2013 |
Social Media Explosion |
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Sep. 17, 2010 |
Social Networking |
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Nov. 06, 2009 |
Online Privacy  |
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Nov. 17, 2006 |
Privacy in Peril |
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Jun. 15, 2001 |
Privacy Under Attack |
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Nov. 06, 1998 |
Internet Privacy |
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Nov. 19, 1993 |
Privacy in the Workplace |
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Apr. 17, 1992 |
Politicians and Privacy |
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Jan. 20, 1989 |
Your Right to Privacy |
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Mar. 21, 1986 |
Privacy in the Workplace |
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Oct. 18, 1974 |
Rights to Privacy |
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Apr. 05, 1967 |
Wiretapping and Bugging |
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Apr. 20, 1966 |
Protection of Privacy |
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Nov. 09, 1961 |
Wiretapping in Law Enforcement |
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Feb. 29, 1956 |
Surveillance of Spying |
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Jan. 25, 1956 |
Eavesdropping Controls |
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Mar. 14, 1949 |
Wire Tapping |
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