Society Part 3

Hactivism

The use of hacking to promote political, ideological, or social. Relates to free speech, human rights, or freedom of info movements.

Cyberterrorism

Intent to intimidate some section of the gov or public.

• Interferes with infrastructure

Digital divide

Some groups of people use the various forms of modern info tech available, while some people do not or cannot.

Doxxing

Malicious practice of disclosing personally identifiable info about another.

Governments are not only entities to manage the internet, but

Large internet companies set polices for content which reduces liabilities and protect their image.

Do internet companies violate the first Amendment rights?

At privacy levels, first amendment is violated. In terms of legal protection, internet companies have established their own policies in which the first amendment isn’t covered.

Does the legal right for individuals to purchase, read, or view content impose obligation on businesses to allow this content in their systems.

The companies reserve content to protect their own interests and produce revenue.