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P ROT E C T I O N BY LUCY POLYAK & JENNA WANG ART & DESIGN BY THOMAS DUONG
Amid recent internet security scandals, the world learned that there are far less protections for what is put on the web or picked up by new technological devices than people believe. No matter the effort, what’s put on the internet can never truly disappear for good.
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ith the dawn of the digital age came great uncertainty of what’s known about the technological world. It’s impossible to completely control where personal information goes or who is able to see it. Despite the pitfalls of current internet security, the world continues to faithfully use various aspects of the internet in order to socialize and access new information. Some post personal content without thinking, never fearing the possibility of consequence. While this may be amusing at the time, what people post on the internet can come back to bite them if they are not careful. Even if a photo or post is removed from public view, shares, screenshots and websites’ saved data allow this content to live on in the digital world. Additionally, due to fear of government monitoring, many people have covered their laptop cameras and refuse to purchase home devices, fearing the recording of personal conversation. Online presence can only be protected by precautions that are taken to manage digital content.