Privacy Concerns in Social Networking: ITECH 5500 Research Proposal

This presentation focuses on the privacy concerns associated with social networking platforms, addressing the increasing issues in our society due to cybercriminals and social engineers. It explores research questions such as how to restrict privacy issues and if users are aware of the privacy impact. The research aims to highlight privacy concerns on platforms like Facebook, with hypotheses examining the impact of these concerns. The presentation discusses the research paradigm, conceptual framework, and the impact of privacy issues, including financial and business losses, data security breaches, and hacking. It also covers the research methodology, including dependent and independent variables, data analysis techniques, data collection methods, and ethical considerations. The presentation references key studies on privacy disclosure, information sharing, and ethical dilemmas in social networking, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.