Social networks are tools that give the impression of a personal space, or a small community. But this is a falsosenso of intimacy that can push people to expose their private life too, to reveal very personal information, causing side effects, even after many years, that should not be underestimated.
GUARANTEES AND REMEDIES ON THE INTERNET
Ombudsman for Data Protection is closely monitoring the developments in the forms of communication on the Internet and is committed to European and international level to establish rules and regulations that protect users and individual freedoms. The most effective form of protection is always to his own discretion, that the careful management of their personal data.
FOREVER ... OR NEARLY
When you enter your personal information on a social networking site, you lose control. The data can be recorded from all your contacts and members of the groups you've joined, processed, disseminated, even after many years. Sometimes, agreeing to enter into a social network, and grant to the operator of the license to use the service without any time limit to post the material: photos, chat, your writing, your thoughts.
deactivate or delete?
If you decide to quit a social networking site is often your only allowed to turn off your profile, do not delete it. The data, materials that you put online, may still be stored on servers, be stored on the company offering the service. Read exactly what lay down the conditions of use and privacy guarantees offered in the contract that you accept when you sign up.
APPLICABLE LAW
Most social networking sites based abroad, and so their servers. In case of dispute or legal problems arising for breach of privacy, has not always protected by the Italian and European laws.
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