The article describes the importance of information resources as fundamental potential action. The constant technological progress brings rapidly changing situations but there is a thin line between the availability of innovation and the protection of privacy. The author shows how the use of the Internet significantly accelerates the exchange of information. Networking opportunities with global reach have been appreciated throughout the world which in turn resulted in incredible progress in the development of institutions and the acceleration of the process of globalization. Among the advantages of the presented network development outreach the author analyzes the technology widely available discussing the performance and the possibility of surveillance of users. The article also presents a security risk posed by the use of the mentioned services presenting the possibility of obtaining data and describing the risks resulting from active participation in the life of the Internet.