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A brief introduction of myself

Digital law in RSA

“If you are in a position where you can reach people, then use your platform to stand up for a cause. HINT: social media is a platform.”
― Germany Kent

HI, my name is Victor Watts, I am currently studying a BCAD in Computer and Information science in Application Development. The course is a three year degree that I am studying through Varsity College in Cape Town.

My modules for my first year are;

Programming Logic and Design (Introduction)
Applied Communication Techniques
Network Engineering 1A
Database (Introduction)
Programming 1B
Mathematical Principles for Computer Science
Programming 1A
Database (Intermediate)
Digital Law and Ethics
Web Development (Introduction)

Hobbies and interest

As someone that is studying BCAD, I definitely find computers and technology in general very interesting. I enjoy web development and in my spare time I enjoy playing video games.

Apart from technology I also enjoy being able to get out and jog or go for a weekend hike if I get the chance.

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What do I think of social media?

I personally do not use social media very much. I have Instagram where I will post every now and then , and I also use Facebook to help remind me about peoples birthdays

SECURING DATA ONLINE

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Encryption

Encryption is the most used method for data protection, it takes normal text that everyone can use and understand, it then converts it using a cryptography algorithm into text that you can’t understand. When received by the intended recipient it is decrypted. Keeping the data that is being shared on this site encrypted, helps keep all users data safe and secure.

Location data

You should avoid any sites that request to use your location data, such as your live location, unless it is intended it be used for a specific purpose that you are aware of. This site does not request to know your location at anytime, there for we can not have a data breach where you private location can be compromised.

Wireless services

Be wary when using public WIFI or any open networks as they could be networks that are setup to fish for people’s data, also ensure that sites that you visit are HTTPS encrypted. The blog is all managed on a secure network that is private and runs through a vpn keeping data anonymous

Passwords

Make sure that you have strong passwords that can not be guessed randomly such as password or 1234. A strong password should be around 16 characters long, contain 1 uppercase letter, 1 number and 1 special character. You should follow these steps when logging onto the blog.

Firewalls

A firewall is a software or firmware that sets rules about which data packets are able to enter or exit the network. This can help prevent the lose of private information, or the chance of a virus breaching your system to get your data. The blog is managed on a PC with a secure network and a strong firewall meaning the chances of a breach are very low.

Facebook’s privacy policy

Facebook is a social media website that has been running for many years, they are very well known and have 2.41 billion monthly active users. Due to this the company has done what is possible to protect users privacy

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Physical privacy: You have the choice of whether you want certain things shared, Facebook allows you to chose if you want to share your location or not. This helps protect your physical privacy as it keeps your locations anonymous.

Mental privacy: Facebook allows users to block content that is sensitive to certain viewers, this applies a filter to certain content giving the user an option to view it or not. This helps people avoid content that may upset them or distress them.

Decisional privacy: You as a user have the power to choose what you would like to share on Facebook when posting any content. You are not forced to include anything that you are uncomfortable sharing.

Informational privacy: There are many measures in place to protect your information and data that Facebook stores, for example: encryption and two-step verification.

Facebook, n.d.. Data Policy. [Online]
Available at: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
[Accessed 09 09 2019].