This essay will show that the Internet is not a guarantor of freedom, it is rather a source of intrusive surveillance. Mobbs (2003) defined Internet surveillance as the surveillance of individuals' daily activities and communications. Deibert and Rohozinski (2007) explained freedom as personal freedoms, that is, being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on personal behavior or political opinions. According to Giddens (2009), although the Internet is a source of "mind-blowing technology", not only used for shopping or as an educational tool, the Internet also allows communication across the world, paving the way for new friendships in the new world of cyberspace, where people from all over the world can converse and experience different cultures, cities and towns that they may never reach. in person. According to Sharman (2012), Internet shopping is increasing globally because it is convenient and frees up personal time. Many sites offer price comparisons, allowing people to shop from the comfort of their own home. With the added attraction of being able to search and review both the retailer and the item they wish to purchase from. With the belief that payment methods are secure when you buy from reputable online retailers. The flexibility of shopping on the Internet guarantees freedom. However, online shopping comes with many dangers. According to Mukerji (2013), when purchasing items, many websites ask for personal information, some of the information required may not be necessary and may be an attempt to acquire the identity of the buyer. Additionally, identity fraud can directly impact personal freedom, affecting credit scores and inhibiting the ability to obtain credit in the future...... middle of paper .... ..vie, open University press, Buckingham.McLaughlin E and Muncie J (2013) Criminological Perspectives, Sage production Ltd LondonMobbs, P (2003) GreenNet Civil Society Internet Rights Project. Revision 1, http://www.internetrights.org.uk/, accessed 10/15/13Mukerji, c. (2013) How to Shop Online Safely, http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/how-to-shop-online-safely-make-payments-safeguard-identity/1/194372.html (date consultation: 05/11/13)Reporters without borders, (22/6/13) http://en.rsf.org/who-we-are-12-09-2012,32617. Date accessed (20/10/13) Sharman, (2012) Online Shopping, http://ventureburn.com/2012/04/online-shopping-on-the-rise-price-convenience-security-key/ ( date accessed 11/05/13)Sinico (3/12/13) Online surveillance threatens Internet freedom, http://www.dw.de/online-surveillance-threatens-internet-freedom/a-16655554 date of consultation. (1/11/13