EC Online Discussion 2: Do you care about your privacy while using mobile commer
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EC Online Discussion 2: Do you care about your privacy while using mobile commerce sites?
The evolution of mobile network technologies and smartphones has provided mobile consumers with unprecedented access to Internet and value-added services while on the move. Privacy issues in such context become critically important because vendors may access a large volume of personal information. In prior research, four definitional approaches of information privacy are identified: privacy as a human right, privacy as a commodity, privacy as a state of limited access, and privacy as the ability to control information about oneself. Please discuss your opinion about the following question:
As a mobile user, are you concerned about your privacy while shopping online with your mobile devices, such as a smart phone or iPad? If yes, why? If not, why not?
Explanation / Answer
In 21st century, you cannot run away from mobile phone and the latest technology which make it more and more useful for human being. When I shop online what all information I need to share i.e. my name, my mobile number, my mail id and my address. You cannot hide this information from the world though. Ok, let’s go one by one...
My Name is something which I never wanted to hide. Yes everyone loves his name so am I.
My Mobile number, even though I have to provide my number at so many places that I don’t bother sharing them on shopping site. If any unwanted call or message I starts receiving there is always a process you can escape from them by blocking off course.
My mail id, similarly mail id can be shared. No problem.
My address, yes this might raise concern that if your address is exposed then? I am concerned here. All above information together is meaningful. So yes I am concerned about the privacy. yes Privacy policies should be strict and clear.Also should be strictly followed.
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