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Privacy and Security on the Internet

Privacy and security on social media are critical in an era where personal data is widely shared online. Platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram collect user information to enhance experiences, tailor advertisements, and improve services. However, this data collection raises concerns about how personal information is stored, used, and protected from breaches or misuse. Strong privacy settings, encryption, and security measures, such as two-step verification and phishing prevention, help safeguard user accounts. Users must also take responsibility by using strong passwords, monitoring account activity, and being cautious about sharing sensitive information. Cyber threats, including identity theft and hacking, make it essential for platforms to continuously improve their security frameworks. Transparency from social media companies about data collection and protection policies is crucial for user trust. Ultimately, balancing personalization and privacy requires users to stay informed and take advantage of available security features to protect their digital identities.

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"Whatever the causes of political polarisation today, it is not social media or the internet. ‘If anything, most people use the internet to broaden their media horizons. We found evidence that people actively look to confirm the information that they read online, in a multitude of ways." - Dr Grant Blank https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2018-02-21-social-media-and-internet-not-cause-political-polarisation #mco335

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This video from NBC illustrates how the internet works, and how we have access to it for free. In exchange companies use our data to sell it to advertisers. This is why there is virtually no privacy online right now.

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Password security is an important role to online privacy and security. Having a strong password can prevent you accounts from being compromised. Additionally, never use the same password for all of your accounts

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This post highlights TikTok's commitment to user privacy and security by outlining the data it collects, why it collects it, and the measures taken to protect user information. It emphasizes the control users have over their privacy settings, ad preferences, and account security features, such as two-step verification and phishing prevention.