In today's era, information technology is developing rapidly at an unprecedented speed, and the online society has deeply integrated into people's daily lives, becoming an indispensable part. However, at the same time, in the field of security governance in the online society, citizen privacy protection is facing a series of severe challenges. These challenges cover multiple aspects, including unavoidable technological vulnerabilities that make citizens' privacy information vulnerable to illegal access and abuse; There are obvious imperfections in laws and regulations regarding the protection of online privacy, resulting in a lack of clear and strong legal basis and protection in practical operations; And the general lack of privacy awareness among citizens often leads to their unintentional exposure of personal privacy in online activities, providing opportunities for criminals to take advantage of. This article will delve into the underlying causes of these dilemmas and strive to propose targeted and actionable solutions. Specifically, we will focus on exploring how to enhance the security of network systems through strengthening technological innovation, such as developing more advanced encryption technologies, access control measures, and data anonymization methods, in order to build a solid protective barrier for the transmission and storage of citizens' privacy data. At the same time, it emphasizes the importance of improving laws and regulations, calls for the development of specialized and detailed regulations on online privacy protection, clearly defining the scope and specific content of citizens' privacy rights, strictly regulating the behavior of network operators, and significantly increasing the punishment for online privacy infringement to form an effective legal deterrent. In addition, we will also focus on how to strengthen citizen education through diverse channels and forms, such as conducting extensive cybersecurity publicity activities, publishing practical online privacy protection guidelines, and setting up relevant courses in schools and communities, effectively improving citizens' awareness of privacy protection and self-protection ability, and promoting them to develop good and safe internet usage habits. In summary, the core objective of this article is to explore feasible paths for effectively protecting citizens' privacy in the online society.

Xinying Huang. The Dilemma And Solution Of Citizen Privacy Protection In The Governance Of Network Social Security. International Journal of Big Data Intelligent Technology (2025), Vol. 6, Issue 1: 1-10. https://doi.org/10.38007/IJBDIT.2025.060101.

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