Mt3500 Assignment: Privacy Issues

LP9.1 Assignment: Privacy IssuesBinyam WorkuMT3500November 10, 2016Privacy IssuesPrivacy issues attend to one’s desire to withdraw from any public view (Stair & Reynolds, 2016), which proves contradicting because information systems ensure data on anyone, is easy to collect and store. The complexity comes when it comes to establishing the owner of the information and knowledge. Once accessed, personal data can be used in unwanted activities such as Libel whereby one can publish a false written statement that damages one’s or a company’s reputation. Posting of such false information is easy today as people can post it by the use of false screen names or anonymous email accounts. Using fake names and accounts is a cheeky way of avoiding any libel charges. In handling these private issues, the government has certain laws. These include E-Government Act of 2002, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments Act of 2008, and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. These bills ensure they minimize invasion of privacy of people and companies as it might have serious consequences. Invading the privacy of companies can be damaging as it might hurt the business,