Identity is a key part of your databody online, as this is a profile that allows others to gain insight into who you are digitally. Over the last few years a scandal has been kept behind closed doors and away from prying eyes which has been a main news headline over the last year or so and that was the ''Phone Hacking Scandal'' utilised by News Of The World to target certain Celebrities and even MP's to track their information digitally and illegally through use of phones and other media in order to gain headline news stories.
One main aspect of the aftermath of the scandal was The Leveson Inquiry, The inquiry was a series of interviews and accounts of the people involved and it's soul purpose was to hopefully draw a conclusion as to who and what was involved and why things ecsalated the way they did. Scotland Yard have recently looked into the hacking of computers and online behavior as reports claimed 142 allegations of online theft. Sue Akers, Deputy Assistant Commissioner stated that
''70 different "storage devices", such as computer hard drives, were being searched for evidence". This inquiry particularly relates to the death of Milly Dowler as it was hacking and online tracing that got her killed. This shows that identity online is a risk when it should be a simple formality in a safe and relatively controlled environment.
As a result of this we can see technology in the wrong hands has a profound effect on the way society reacts to mass problems in real life. To ask ourselves the question Has The Leveson Inquiry helped to raise awareness of technology? most would agrue that it has, Peter Hunt news correspondent for BBC news states " Long after the publication has been recycled, the words uttered by several of the victims of media malpractice will linger." Hunt is saying quite simply the aftermath of The Leveson Inquiry will leave a blueprint so to speak on online resources and the hackings effect not only the people doing it but also the victims who have to live with that knowledge.
To summarise the Inquiry hacking leads in certain cases to more than just the removal of data as seen with Milly Dowler the effects of hacking could lead to worse fates. In my opinion hacking people's phones, computers and other variable forms of media is a key reason as to why we should be aware when giving information online, as you could be the next victim.
References:
Rayner, G (16/11/12) Scotland Yard investigating 142 complaints of computer hacking, Leveson Inquiry told (2012)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/leveson-inquiry/9684369/Scotland-Yard-investigating-142-complaints-of-computer-hacking-Leveson-Inquiry-told.html
Date Accessed: (18/11/12)
Hunt, P (24/7/12) Leveson Inquiry: Hearings end after eight months (2012)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18964165
Date Accessed: (20/11/12)
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