None of the privacy activities particularly suprised me. Perhaps this is because I have visited most of those websites prior to this; however, the extent to which privacy has been lost is suprising. When you think about how Google Earth has a satellite watching you the moment you walk out of your door is a scary thought.
There are times, of course that this level of exposure has its benefits. For example, when considering moving to a new city, one might find Google Maps helpful to get a real-time visual of the area. They may also view the average price of homes or the sex offender statistics to help decide when/where/if they should relocate.
On the other hand, there are websites that are releasing questionable information. I think it is important to remain cognizant of these sites, so that I can protect myself in questionable situtations. In fact, I would think being aware of what rights of privacy I do have would be the best advice. If you know your rights, it is certainly easier to know when to stand up for yourself.
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