China's Great Firewall is an Overprotection of Knowledge and Information

China's Great Firewall is an Overprotection of Knowledge and Information
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Introduction
Information is a set of facts from which conclusions can be drawn. It includes a signal or a message that has been received and comprehended. Generally, information is knowledge gained through research, encounters, or instruction that informs about something or answers a query. Information is a discernable sequence that can be evaluated and interpreted into a language understandable by the recipient. In addition, it is a source from which data and knowledge can be abstracted. On the other hand, knowledge refers to an understanding of physical or abstract concepts, while data reflect the actual values assigned to different parameters (Ashushrma, 2020). The receiver must have access to the signal and understand how to interpret it to receive it accurately. Only then can it be translated to practical application. Any form of signal or signifier which can be understood and be useful is considered as information.
Information technology refers to the elements used to store, provide, retrieve, and manipulate information. Information systems are widely used in organizations, governments, businesses, healthcare, companies, the finance industry, and research. Given the field's rapid progress, it is necessary to understand most of the security policies and concerns about information practices and the positives and negatives of information technology. Learning about these challenges to deal with them in the information society is crucial.
Major Issues Concerning Information Access, Provision, and Use
Censorship
Information censorship limits, suppress, and prohibits some data and practices by deeming them inappropriate in a particular domain. For instance, the Great Firewall of China means that the citizens of this country have limited access to a lot of information. The government controls what the residents receive and prohibits access to some pieces of information, writing, publishing, and interactions.
Confidentiality and Private Data Privacy
Privacy is a significant aspect of the social issues surrounding information technology. Users can connect to servers connected together and add other users through a network utilizing their devices, software, and other resources, thanks to information technology systems. The network's wide distribution results in many different data exchanges, which raises the risk of security breaches and privacy violations against specific individuals or groups. Maintaining data privacy and integrity is a top priority for organizations and some cultures. The privacy concern also involves safeguards for the information's authenticity and unintentional disclosure to the wrong parties. For instance, in China, where the government restricts access to information, they may obtain a lot of private data that is thought to limit freedom of speech and expression.
Rights to Access the Information
Another important topic in information and information technology is access rights. Access controls have emerged as a high-priority issue for the internet and information technology due to rapid developments. It is now easier for crucial information to ...