2.1 - Collecting Data Online

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Which of the following is NOT typically a benefit received in exchange for registering on a website?

  • Ability to read pages hidden from non-registered users
  • Automatic subscription to paid services on the site (correct)
  • Ability to add content to the website
  • Ability to leave messages in chat rooms and on message boards

It is mandatory to provide all optional information requested by a website to complete the registration process.

False (B)

Besides username and password, what is one essential piece of contact information that websites usually require during registration?

email address

The process of becoming a member of a website by filling in an online form is called ________.

<p>registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do internet shopping sites use secure sites?

<p>To protect personal data such as bank details and addresses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Website owners are not responsible if a criminal steals personal data from their site.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of website is most likely to collect bank details from its users?

<p>internet shopping</p> Signup and view all the answers

Buying online is also known as internet shopping or ________.

<p>e-commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the primary concern regarding tracking cookies?

<p>They can potentially influence opinions and affect voting behavior in elections. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Laws regarding cookie usage aim to make it more difficult for individuals to understand and control which cookies they accept or reject.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides advertising, what is another purpose for which organizations might purchase data collected online?

<p>Political campaigning/ influencing elections</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cookies used to gather user information, which can then be sold to third parties are called ______ cookies.

<p>tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cookie uses with their potential impact:

<p>Personalized website experience = Improved user convenience Tracking user behavior across multiple sites = Potential privacy violations Storing login information = Eliminates the need to re-enter credentials Selling user data to third parties = Risk of manipulation or targeted advertising</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 's' in 'https://' indicate when browsing online?

<p>The site is secure, and data is encrypted. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All secure websites are guaranteed to be safe and trustworthy.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cookie is essential for a shopping website to remember items in your cart?

<p>Essential cookies</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________ cookies are used to record what you look at online in order to personalize the adverts displayed on a webpage.

<p>Advertising</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of cookie with its function:

<p>Essential Cookies = Needed to make a website work as designed Performance Cookies = Collect information about how you use a website Functionality Cookies = Record what you do on a webpage to personalize the page for you Advertising Cookies = Record what you look at online to personalize adverts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of cookies?

<p>Tracking a user's physical activity levels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you complete a form on a website and your information is automatically filled in the next time you visit, which type of technology is most likely responsible for this convenience?

<p>Cookies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first internet shop that made its first sale in 1994?

<p>NetMarket</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Collecting Data Online

The process of gathering information from users via websites.

Online Registration

The process of signing up to use a website by providing personal information.

Personal Data in Online Shopping

Information such as bank details and addresses collected during e-commerce.

Cookies

Small data files stored on a user's device by websites to remember information.

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Optional Information

Personal details that a website may ask for but are not required to register.

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Secure Sites

Web pages that protect personal information using encryption.

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User Benefits

Advantages provided to users for registering on a website.

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Data Privacy

The practice of protecting personal information from unauthorized access.

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Essential cookies

Needed for a website to function properly, like a shopping basket.

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Performance cookies

Collect data about how users interact with a website to improve it.

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Functionality cookies

Record user actions on a webpage to personalize experiences.

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Advertising cookies

Track browsing history to personalize online advertisements.

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Secure data transmission

Encrypted data that is sent over the internet, unreadable if intercepted.

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Trustworthy sites

Secure websites previously used and deemed safe for sharing information.

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Tracking cookies

Cookies developed to collect and sell users' data.

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Good uses of cookies

Enhance user experience by remembering preferences and logins.

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Bad uses of cookies

Collect data to influence opinions and manipulate votes.

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Cookie legislation

Laws requiring websites to disclose cookie usage.

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Concerns about cookies

Worries about privacy and data misuse by tracking.

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Study Notes

Online Data Collection

  • Websites collect data about users' online activity
  • This data includes personal information like names, addresses, and preferences
  • Websites use cookies to track user behavior across different pages
  • Cookies improve user experience by remembering preferences and personalizing content.
  • Different types of cookies include essential, performance, functionality, and advertising
  • Essential cookies are needed for website functions
  • Performance cookies track how users interact with the site
  • Functionality cookies personalize web pages
  • Advertising cookies target ads to users based on their online activity
  • Online registration requires users to provide personal data to create accounts
  • Websites may collect optional information for better service (e.g., phone numbers)
  • Users should only provide necessary information.

Online Registration

  • Websites often require user registration or account creation
  • This involves filling out an online form, providing information
  • Users receive benefits like access to specific content (e.g., chat rooms)
  • Websites collect personal information for various purposes (e.g. improving user experience, targeted advertising).
  • Registration forms should only request necessary information.

Information Security

  • Websites should use secure methods for storing user data
  • Secure sites use encryption, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access
  • Encrypting user data helps prevent criminals from stealing or accessing it
  • Website security is crucial to protect user information and data
  • Users should look for a padlock icon on websites browsing.
  • URL should start with "https" to ensure security

Privacy Concerns

  • Some people worry about how websites use their personal information
  • Tracking cookies can be used to influence opinions
  • Governments have regulations about the use of cookies and user data collection
  • Users should be informed about how their data is used, and their choices

Online Shopping

  • Internet shopping (e-commerce) sites gather data such as bank details, addresses, and contact information
  • This information is essential for processing transactions
  • Businesses should maintain the security of sensitive information
  • Criminals could use collected info for malicious purposes (e.g., impersonation, fraud).

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