The Internet is a very powerful tool that can influence and shape human behavior. Today, the Internet has been spread across the globe, but each culture is determining how the Internet may be used in various countries through the local attitude to information privacy. Information privacy refers as the right to control information about oneself. The Internet is affecting the culture and culture is also affecting how the Internet is used. For instance, Americans collect private information about consumers’ background for marketing purpose and it is perfectly acceptable in American culture. However, The Swedes are required to register all databases of personal information with the Data Inspection board and need to get permission from that board