"Privacy is dead, and social media holds the smoking gun.”
– Pete Cashmore, CEO of Mashable
Hey,
Privacy in tech is growing into a pressing issue. After the Cambridge Analytica scandal, the risk of data breaches and inappropriate use of personal data has become obvious even to those who hadn’t ever considered the need for privacy before. People are rightfully concerned with how their information is stored and handled by the companies who manage it. Despite the attempt at regulation, it’s not even clear anymore who really owns this data in practice.
It’s often said that if you’ve done nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear. And it would be comforting if that was true, but in a world dominated by Big Data, it’s rapidly becoming a quaint myth – and one that is increasingly dangerous to believe.
Takeaway:
The more technology we bring into our lives, the more our privacy seems
to slip away. Here are some unique views on tech privacy in today's
world.
In reality, bulk data collection by email and messenger text providers Google, facebook, smartphone apps, smart home technology, credit card companies, car manufacturers, and insurers (to name a few major players in the world of data) is a grave threat to your privacy, security and liberty. Read the article here!
Cheers,
João
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