The main aim of this diploma thesis, that names "New challenges of the Surveillance theory", is to describe the surveillance theory in today's social network society by using information theory. Accordingly, I will verify the theory of surveillance in two case studies. First case study verifies an impact of Facebook's profiles content on the hiring decisions. The second case sudy analyzes regular day of concrete person in context of surveillance. Both case studies demonstrate surveillance in different surveillance sites.

Data surveillance is the systematic use of personal data systems in the investigation or monitoring of the actions or communications of one or more persons. This collection of papers was the basis for a supplication under Rule 28 of the ANU's Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Rules. The papers develop a body of theory that explains the nature, applications and impacts of the data processing technologies that support the investigation or monitoring of individuals and populations. Literature review and analysis is supplemented by reports of field work undertaken in both the United States and Australia, which tested the body of theory, and enabled it to be articulated. The research programme established a firm theoretical foundation for further work. It provided insights into appropriate research methods, and delivered not only empirically-based descriptive and explanatory data, but also evaluative information relevant to policy-decisions. The body of work as a whole provides a basis on which more mature research work is able to build.

Much of the first generation literature on counter terrorist financing made sweeping generalisations and observations regarding these interventions based on relatively limited case study data. Given that the UK approach to counter terrorism clearly attests to the symbiosis between terrorism and money, this thesis evaluates the contemporary relevance of Cicero's aphorism that “the sinews of war are infinite money.” Drawing on a series of discussions and formal interviews with CTF practitioners into several of the most recent high profile terror attacks in the United Kingdom, it confirms a notable shift in terrorist financing methodology in recent years and underscores the trend towards increasing operational independence and financial autonomy. It thus considers the continuing centrality of money in the terrorism equation and has been framed specifically to examine the financing challenges posed by domestic terror cells in the UK, given the trend towards low cost terrorism with its emphasis on self sufficiency and the emergence of more discreet and ‘criminally sterile' funding methodologies. This thesis is primarily concerned with reviewing the efficacy of the UK counter terrorism-financing (CTF) model as perceived by practitioners, both in policy terms and in the context of operational outcomes. The increasing emphasis on new funding methodologies and the ensuing lack of visibility and opportunities for interdiction at the conspiracy phase of terrorist plots, further highlights the operational challenges posed for practitioners in confronting these ‘new' threats. As such, this research encourages several new perspectives, including a review of UK corporate knowledge on previous CTF interventions and consideration of military ‘threat finance' practice to deliver greater operational impact. In particular, it advocates a new focus on micro CTF interventions to address changes in the ‘economy of terror'. Finally, this thesis strongly attests to the continued relevance of finance or more specifically, the 'financial footprint' to inform and provide intelligence insight for counter terrorism responses generally. In doing so, it also considers the impact on privacy from increasingly intrusive financial and digital data collection and the trade-offs that inevitably emerge when liberty and security collide.

As digitalization and technology has quickly advanced over the recent years, marketers are becoming increasingly reliant on collecting user data, and targeted advertising has therefore come to be viewed as a form of data surveillance. Due to marketers' ability to analyze online behavior and target consumers with personalized advertising, users are becoming more concerned about their online privacy. Therefore, the main purpose of this research study is to examine different perceptions, attitudes, and experiences towards online privacy, specifically towards the aspect of targeted advertisement. Furthermore, the fast-developed technological world is constantly changing people's perspectives. Hence, this paper seeks to investigate whether different generations of media users have different perceptions. The empirical material for this study was gathered through a qualitative approach and was collected through two focus group interviews conducted from a comparative angle. The findings revealed that both generations were very negative and critical of data collection and showed mistrust of digital media platforms. Furthermore, despite both generations expressing strong privacy concerns and claiming to value privacy highly, their actions demonstrated the opposite, which is consistent with the theoretical concept of privacy paradox. Moreover, the findings revealed that certain attitudes and perceptions towards online privacy differ between digital natives and digital immigrants. The most significant distinction between the generations is the substantial lack of knowledge and awareness of digital immigrants. The findings suggest that digital immigrants need to be more enlightened regarding the function of new technological aspects, such as targeted advertisements. This is required for them to be more informed, hence reducing the risk of them feeling misled, concerned, and monetized. For users to feel secure using the internet, more laws and regulations are needed. / I takt med att digitaliseringen och tekniken har utvecklats snabbt under de senaste åren, blir marknadsförare alltmer beroende av att samla in användardata, och riktad reklam har på grund av detta kommit att ses som en form av dataövervakning. På grund av marknadsförares förmåga att analysera onlinebeteende och rikta in sig på konsumenter med personlig reklam, blir användarna mer oroade över sin integritet online. Således är det huvudsakliga syftet med denna forskningsstudie att undersöka olika uppfattningar, attityder och erfarenheter av integritet på nätet, särskilt när det gäller aspekten av riktad reklam. Dessutom förändrar den snabbt utvecklade teknologiska världen ständigt människors perspektiv. Därför försöker denna artikel undersöka om olika generationer av medieanvändare har olika uppfattningar. Det empiriska materialet för denna studie samlades in genom ett kvalitativt tillvägagångssätt, och samlades in genom två fokusgruppsintervjuer genomförda in en jämförande vinkel. Resultaten avslöjade att båda generationerna var mycket negativa och kritiska till datainsamling och visade misstro mot digitala medieplattformar. Dessutom, trots att båda generationerna uttryckte stark oro över sin integritet online och hävdade att de värderade integritet högt, visade deras handlingar motsatsen. Detta går i linje med det teoretiska konceptet om integritet paradoxen. Dessutom avslöjade resultaten att vissa attityder och uppfattningar om integritet på nätet skiljer sig åt mellan digitala natives och digitala immigrants. Den viktigaste skillnaden mellan generationerna är den betydande bristen på kunskap och medvetenhet hos digitala immigrants. Resultaten tyder på att digitala immigrants behöver bli mer upplysta om funktionen av nya tekniska aspekter, såsom riktade annonser. Detta krävs för att de ska vara mer informerade, vilket minskar risken för att de känner sig vilseledda, oroliga och övervakade. För att användarna ska känna sig säkra på internet behövs fler lagar och förordningar.