Week 13 – Journal Entry 14

After reviewing Andriy Slynchuk’s blog on 11 illegal things we unknowingly do online, the five violations I find the most serious are using unofficial streaming services, sharing passwords, addresses, and photos of others, recording a VoIP call without consent, faking your identity online, and collecting information about children. The reason I believe these are the most serious of the 11 is because using unofficial streaming services undermines the creators efforts by denying them fair compensation for their work, impacting their ability to produce more content. Sharing passwords, addresses, and photos of others without consent violates their privacy and can lead to identity theft, harassment, or other forms of exploitation. Recording a VoIP call without consent breaches trust and privacy, potentially exposing sensitive information or conversations that were meant to be private. Faking your identity online can lead to misinformation, cyberbullying, and fraudulent activities, harming both individuals and businesses. Collecting information about children without proper consent and safeguards puts their safety and well-being at risk, making them vulnerable to online predators or inappropriate content. These actions not only violate ethical standards but also have legal implications, emphasizing the importance of respecting privacy, consent, and online safety for everyone.