This literature review explores the ethical and legal implications of new media technologies, focusing on privacy issues, freedom of speech, and copyright law. It discusses the negative and positive effects of social media, the challenges of protecting privacy in the digital age, and the impact of copyright on creativity. The review also examines the role of social media in big data and decision making, as well as the reasons why people use information technologies. Overall, it highlights the need for strategies to protect privacy and address the ethical implications of social media.