This essay will show that the Internet, rather than being a guarantor of freedom, is rather an intrusive source of surveillance. Mobbs (2003) defined Internet surveillance as the monitoring of individuals' daily activities and communications. Deibert, Rohozinski (2007) explained freedom as personal freedom, being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on personal behavior or political opinions. According to Giddens (2009), while the Internet is a source of "amazing technology", not only used for shopping or as an educational tool, the Internet also enables worldwide communications opening up new friendships in the new world of cyberspace, where people from all the world they can converse and learn about different cultures, cities and countries that they may never reach in person. Sharman (2012) stated that Internet shopping is increasing globally because it is convenient and frees up personal time. Many sites offer price comparisons, which allows people to shop from the comfort of their own home. With the added advantage of being able to search and review both the retailer and the item you want to purchase. With the belief that payment methods are safe when purchasing from trusted online retailers. Flexibility in Internet shopping guarantees freedom. However, the dangers associated with online shopping are many. According to Mukerji (2013), when purchasing items many websites ask for personal data, some requested details may not be necessary and may constitute an attempt to acquire the identity of the buyer. Additionally, identity fraud can have a direct impact on personal freedom, affecting your credit rating and inhibiting your ability to obtain credit in the future... middle of paper... life, 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/ date accessed 15/10/13Mukerji, c. (2013) How to shop online safely, http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/how-to-shop-online-safely-make-payments-safeguard-identity/1/194372.html (accessed date. 05 /11/13) Reporters without borders, (22/6/13) http://en.rsf.org/who-we-are-12-09-2012,32617. Date accessed (10/20/13) Sharman, ( 2012) Online Shopping, http://ventureburn.com/2012/04/online-shopping-on-the-rise-price-convenience-security-key/ ( access date 05/11/13) Sinico (3/12/13) Online surveillance threatens Internet freedom, http://www.dw.de/online-surveillance-threatens-internet-freedom/a-16655554 date of access access. (1/11/13