The postpandemic reality and the security of information technologies ICT, Big Data, Industry 4.0, social media portals and the Internet

Abstract

Objectives The aim is to show how the post-pandemic reality affects the functioning and development of ICT, Big Data, Industry 4.0, social media portals, internet. Material and methods Critical analysis of literature, proprietary qualitative and quantitative research. Results In the period of the current fourth technological revolution, information technologies, ICT and Industry 4.0 are developing particularly fast. Digitization of the economy is currently taking place simultaneously in many areas of economic processes and in the functioning of many economic entities and public, financial and other institutions. Many companies, enterprises and public institutions that previously operated mostly or solely traditionally offline during the pandemic have switched to remote, electronic operation via the Internet and they continue this model to this day. Conclusions In view of the ongoing digitization of companies, offices and institutions, it is now assumed that, in line with the needs of most Internet users, personal data protection is the area of ​​human existence that should be provided by entities operating on the Internet. Pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution, the protection of personal data is one of the elementary rights of every citizen, and therefore also of the Internet user. The incessant technological progress and in the field of the services offered by Internet companies caused a partial erosion of the actual operation of this law on the part of Internet users. This is because either Internet users are not fully aware of the avatars built in technological data warehouses of Internet companies or new ICT technologies no longer allow for the full privacy of citizens operating in information societies.

Keywords

• coronavirus
• social media
• industry 4.0
• cybersecurity
• big data
• data transfer security
• ict information technologies