The article discusses the growing concerns about privacy in the digital age due to the vast amount of information being generated and stored. It explores different types of personally identifiable information that are at risk, as well as technologies and laws aimed at protecting privacy. The research delves into privacy issues on the internet, industry standards like the Sarbanes-Oxley law, and the impact of social networking sites on privacy. By examining these topics, the article aims to increase understanding of information privacy and the strategies used to address it.