Journal #14 Five things you unknowingly do online that are illegal.

The article provides excellent insight for the average user to reflect on their activities on the internet and correct any behavior that may lead to unforeseen consequences. The average internet user will probably not think twice about visiting illegal streaming sites hosting movies and TV shows to avoid paying a subscription or one-time fee. Using torrenting applications is one of the most egregious offenses because the financial penalties for being caught can equate to tens of thousands of dollars for a single downloaded file. Another on the list is using copyrighted images, and if you attempt to create a video using someone else’s photo, you can face hefty fines. Collecting information on children is for sure an illegal offense that even the average internet user should be inherently aware of. Sharing another person’s personal information online, or doxing, is not unlawful. Still, it is frowned upon and often violates some websites’ terms of service, which can lead to being banned.

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