One of the Capabilities of Internet Communication Is the Ability

question 44

Essay

One of the capabilities of Internet communication is the ability of the individual to appear essentially anonymous by using made-up user names.Is anonymity the same thing as privacy,and should it be a right? What ethical issues are raised by increased anonymity?

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Definitions:

Stockholder Control

The influence and authority stockholders have over the management and strategic decisions of a corporation, often exercised through voting rights associated with shares.

State Laws

Laws enacted by individual states within a country, governing within their territories and subject to the constitution of that country.

Corporations

Legal entities that are separate from their owners, providing limited liability protection, the ability to raise capital through stock issuance, and perpetual existence.

Federal Security Laws

A body of laws enacted by the federal government to regulate the sale and distribution of securities to protect investors.