Hello class,
There are many advantages of using Digital Platforms. They increase access to both businesses and individuals. They lower costs by increasing data collection and analysis capabilities which ultimately save time. Thus, these platforms enhance user experience by providing many customization options to their dashboard’s menus. Moreover, many digital platforms are cloud-base which put them at risk of online malwares threads so security is one of the biggest concerns. One of the most recent data breaches was in 2021 on Facebook. Over half a billion users information were stolen such as addresses birthdays emails and phone numbers. Facebook was accused of illegal access to private data made by Cambridge Analytica. They agreed to settle a lawsuit to avoid more damages.
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HI Amgad,
This post was very insightful and kind of scary to think about. We store so much information in these platforms and there lies a danger of this data being leaked. I remember reading about when Facebook was hacked and thought about all the people whose addresses were leaked. This small act of hacking the system could cause great danger to our society. It is important for big platforms like Facebook to have sufficient cyber security in place.