Introduction
New media technology denotes any application that is meant for transferring information or data through data networks, computerized systems and digital techniques (Pavlik, 1998). The history of new media technology dates back to twentieth century. This technology is associated with transfer of information that could be manipulated through one or the other way. To define, in short new media is anything that is not a part of old media. For instance, television, newspapers and radio constitute old media. New media technology is interactive in nature and consists of data that is compressed and accessed in various forms. Any internet based concept such as weblog, website form new media technology. Besides, digital storage medium such as Compact Discs, DVDs and pen drives form a part of new media technology. Though new media technology offers numerous benefits to the end user, there are certain issues to be addressed in making successful use of this technology. The following essay discusses about cultural and social implications of new media technology with specific reference to ethical and privacy considerations of data.
介绍
新媒体技术表示的任何应用程序，它是指用于传输信息或数据，通过数据网络，计算机系统和数字技术（帕夫利克，1998）。新媒体技术的历史可以追溯到二十世纪。此技术相关的转让的信息，可以通过一个或其他方式操纵。定义，在简短的新媒体是什么，是不是旧媒体的一部分。例如，电视，报纸和电台构成的旧媒体。新媒体技术是交互式的性质，并包括，被压缩的数据，并以各种形式访问。任何基于互联网的概念，如博客，网站形式的新媒体技术。此外，数字存储介质，如光盘，DVD和笔驱动器组成的新媒体技术的一部分。虽然新媒体技术为最终用户提供了许多好处，也有一定的问题加以解决，使这项技术的成功使用。下面的文章将讨论新媒体技术，特别提到了道德和隐私的考虑，数据的文化和社会的影响。
