Privacy

With the introduction of new media comes the concern for the privacy of all those involved. Since the foundation of new media is communication and collaboration, it is natural that users of platforms involved in new media use these sites such as Twitter and Facebook post extensions of themselves. However, some individuals post without the idea of public posts in mind, and some questionable content could be used against them in the future when they least expect it. For example, many institutions of higher education take social media accounts into consideration. In June of this year, Harvard University revoked 10 students' acceptances for their involvement in an inappropriate group on Facebook, according to Inside Higher Ed. Something that might seem private and insignificant is becoming an increasingly common issue for young students, and must be taken into account. 


Jaschik, Scott. “Inside Higher Ed.” Inside Higher Ed, Inside Higher Ed, 23 Apr. 2018, www.insidehighered.com/admissions/article/2018/04/23/new-data-how-college-admissions-officers-view-social-media-applicants.