D773 Task 2 WGU: Privacy and Ethical Issues in Social Media & Online Banking
D773 Task 2
A1. Social Media
What are some potential privacy and ethical issues with social media?
ChatGPT said:
Social media platforms pose several privacy and ethical risks that affect individuals,
communities, and society. These issues often overlap, creating complex challenges. Here's a
breakdown:
1. Privacy issues
-Data Breaches- with weak security it can lead to unauthorized parties could access information.
-Facial recognition- using facial recognition to tag users is possibly misuse without consent.
-Lack of Informed consent- Often, users do not know that their data will be shared when
accepting the terms of service.
2. Ethical issues
-Mental health impacts- Excessive exposure to social media can promote unrealistic standards.
-Misinformation and disinformation- The spread of false or misleading information.
-Manipulation and addiction- Addictive behaviors can come from social media platforms that are
designed to maximize engagement.
A2. Online Banking
What are some potential privacy and ethical issues with online banking?
ChatGPT said:
Online banking is efficient and convenient, but it has some privacy and ethical concerns; here
are some of the issues:
1. Privacy Issues
-Lack of transparency- Users not knowing and or fully understanding the privacy policies.
-Behavioral monitoring and customer profiling - Financial institutions monitor user activities
across various platforms to create detailed customer profiles for promotional purposes without
securing consent.
D773 Task 2 WGU: Privacy and Ethical Issues in Social Media & Online Banking
D773 Task 2
A1. Social Media
What are some potential privacy and ethical issues with social media?
ChatGPT said:
Social media platforms pose several privacy and ethical risks that affect individuals,
communities, and society. These issues often overlap, creating complex challenges. Here's a
breakdown:
1. Privacy issues
-Data Breaches- with weak security it can lead to unauthorized parties could access information.
-Facial recognition- using facial recognition to tag users is possibly misuse without consent.
-Lack of Informed consent- Often, users do not know that their data will be shared when
accepting the terms of service.
2. Ethical issues
-Mental health impacts- Excessive exposure to social media can promote unrealistic standards.
-Misinformation and disinformation- The spread of false or misleading information.
-Manipulation and addiction- Addictive behaviors can come from social media platforms that are
designed to maximize engagement.
A2. Online Banking
What are some potential privacy and ethical issues with online banking?
ChatGPT said:
Online banking is efficient and convenient, but it has some privacy and ethical concerns; here
are some of the issues:
1. Privacy Issues
-Lack of transparency- Users not knowing and or fully understanding the privacy policies.
-Behavioral monitoring and customer profiling - Financial institutions monitor user activities
across various platforms to create detailed customer profiles for promotional purposes without
securing consent.
D773 Task 2 WGU: Privacy and Ethical Issues in Social Media & Online Banking
