Social and ethical issues of MySpace

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Data quality

• Myspace are not responsible under data protection laws for information distributed by members.
• Poorly formatted codes can be hard to access pages. Poorly constructed Myspace profiles can freeze web browsers. Myspace blocks harmful codes such as JavaScript.
• Myspace is contaminated with spy ware and increase the likelihood of infections and viruses for users. There are spams on bulletins as of result of phising
• Data in Myspace includes blogs, images, video and sound. User’s comments can be shown.
• Myspace members can control account settings.
• Myspace uses cookies to identify the user’s internet browsers, store user’s preferences and to see if software is installed to use programs on Myspace.
• Third party advertisement may have tracking cookies.
• Myspace informs users who collect data, how and why certain information is collected and the uses for that information.
• Myspace will not share personal information with third parties.
• Myspace may transfer data to certain advertising partners.
• Myspace contains third party applications such as widgets
• Myspace can block copyrighted data, such as music
• Myspace with notify users if personal information is to be shared with third parties.
• Allows search for members by using registration data and allow people to connect to members through groups
• Myspace employees must have reason to access personal data. May use data to manage
• Myspace information activities.
• If Myspace sells a part of the business or all of it, all data will be sent to the parties involved with the transaction.
• Myspace uses many measures to safeguard personal information, in its possession against loss, theft and unauthorized use.
• Myspace may review registration data.

Appropriate information use

• Accounts can be made private or public. Profiles under 16 are automatically made private and can only be viewed by friends and prohibits others from viewing.
• Myspace asks for personal information such as full name, email address, mailing address, telephone number and credit card number.
• Collects registration data- email, first, last name, postal code, gender and birthdate.
• Information posted on Myspace is voluntary.
• Collects data such as IP address, aggregate user data and browser type. Improves
• Myspace services, track, usage for security
• Members can choose to store non private information such as interests, hobbies, lifestyle, groups, messages, videos etc.
• Data may be given to third parties if the individual has choosen to receive information from third parties.
• Data may be shared with advertising companies so customization of pages can be fulfilled
• Instances where Myspace may access or disclose PII, related data, non-PII or profile information without providing the individual choice due to:
  - Protect or defend the legal rights or property of Myspace.
  - Protection of the safety and security of users
  - Protection against fraud or risk management
  - Comply with law or legal processes
• Member is responsible to make sure data posted conforms to all local data protection laws.
• Myspace is not responsible under data protection laws for member posted information.