What new threats to privacy are likely to develop from new computer and Internet applications in the next five years? Include discussions on Smart-Phones, iPhone, iPad type devices, GPS-enabled vehicles etc.,

7. What new threats to privacy are likely to develop from new computer and Internet applications in the next five years? Include discussions on Smart-Phones, iPhone, iPad type devices, GPS-enabled vehicles etc., (Chp.2)

The integration of social media into devices and applications beyond what currently exists is probably the greatest threat to privacy. The amount of information that individuals willingly expose to social networking sites, without any thought of the consequences, is staggering to me. The trend to integrate these services into electronics such as the iPhone means that more and more personal information is transmitted and stored on a frequent basis. My new LCD television even comes with a Facebook widget preinstalled so that you can monitor your Facebook page while you watch TV. With the continuing trend of making computing devices more portable and easier to use, there is the additional danger of personal information physically changing hands.