Investigation Study on Awareness of Privacy Issues in General Community

Abstract

The rise in technology and computer science has undoubtedly brought benefits to society; however, it has also given rise to potential risks, such as the loss of key data, the disclosure or misuse of personal information leading to significant losses to human society This survey included largely undergraduates and lecturers, as well as a few people from different professions in Sri Lanka. Altogether the survey was passed on to 350 individuals and 312 responses were grabbed. This study provided information about people's frequent use of personal data when utilizing technological equipment. Additionally, a study on 15 research papers was done to determine how users can exercise caution when using personal data to protect their privacy. The paper explains how regular people utilize their personal information online, whether they are aware of the hazards involved, and how to proceed cautiously.