With the development of ICTs, large numbers of people are switching to the online medium. It is important that IT professionals understand user expectations of privacy in a networking environment.

To prepare for this Discussion, read the following articles:

• Privacy, Security and Trusthttp://www.oclc.org/reports/pdfs/sharing_part3.pdf
• Trust and Privacy Online: Why Americans Want to Rewrite the Ruleshttp://web.archive.org/web/20050519055043/http:/www.pewinternet.org/pdfs/PIP_Trust_Privacy_Report.pdf

Discussion Prompt:

• Discuss how IS and ICTs have affected notions of privacy.