Information Processing and Technology

As the most expansive commodity in today’s society, the Internet reaches over 605.60 million people worldwide. Businesses around the world are taking advantage of this augmentation by moving their corporations onto the Internet, and reaping the beneficial productivity through advertising and services. While the demand for online services increases, the Internet is becoming available in forms that are readily accessible to the public, such as in the home, schools, businesses, through mobile phones, and Internet Cafes. However, while expansion on the Internet may be worthwhile for businesses, various issues and concerns are raised regarding individual and corporate privacy, data integrity and security systems. Issues concerning databases also include freedom of information and the ‘Big Brother’ concept, and how these affect the management of the websites.

One of the principal issues of concern is personal privacy of Internet users. User privacy is protection of information...