1) Find 5 companies that use the terms and service agreements or have major conditions before use (ex. iTunes, Facebook, etc...)
Five companies that have terms and service agreements or have major conditions are: Facebook, iTunes, Instagram, Netflix, Sony (PlayStation Network)
2) Search the internet for forums discussing safety of terms and service agreements and see if you can find FIVE services that teens should look into further or consider further before continuing to sign up. The Internet will have some sources that are very credible and others that are not, so make sure to find sources that look professional and don't take "Sally from Texas" as a professional unless you feel credentials have been proven.
One company whose terms of service you have probably already agreed to but should not is iTunes. The reason it is so long is because of all the ridiculous things they want you to agree to, such as geo tracking. This means that once you agree, Apple is able to see your precise location. The location data your phone has been storing is sent to a hidden database file and syncs the information to your computer every time you connect your phone to it. Basically, this means that somewhere hidden on your computer is a log of everywhere you've been with a coordinate and a time stamp. Apple says that the purpose of geo tracking is to "improve our services, content and advertising," but I think they're just nosey (or they're trying to take over the world.)
3) Report your findings in a blog post. Title it "Online Standards of Service Use: (Assignment #1)". Remember to always provide links to your sources.
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