It's clear to see that in today's digital world, no one has a sense of privacy. Information is stored and accessible at any moment, and on top of that, information is always being shared. Users may think that their private information is safe, but it's not. This affects my use online, as I try not to give away any/as little private information as possible. Not only in an online world, but in the real world, the advancement of technology and the lack of privacy consumers have blows my mind. With inventions like Alexa, information is always being heard through the microphone and in other devices such as "smart" fridges, thermostats, and even vacuums as well. The thought of how easily my privacy can be invaded freaks me out. Consumers nation-wide also agree. In the article
Privacy and Information Sharing, written by Lee Rainie and Maeve Duggan, it was noted that 27-55% of adults would not install a "smart thermostat" in turn for saving money on an electric bill.
The lack of privacy runs deeper than smart devices, it runs in every day lives as well. In the same article, it was noted that upwards of 54% of the surveyed adults would be okay if a security camera was installed in the work place, while 32% still find it unacceptable. Although the idea of smart devices freak out consumers, they're still more than willing to share information online.
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| Cullen Hoback |
In the documentary we watched in class, Terms and Conditions May Apply, Cullen Hoback explains how all of our information is being shared online cross-platforms; did you know that information you share on Facebook is also shared on Instagram? All because you, as a consumer, agreed to the terms and conditions of that application. This past weekend, I attended a campus events conference in Hartford, Connecticut, and Cullen Hoback was one of the presenters. He discussed his documentary, and showed to hundreds of students how easy it is to access information online. He had pulled up students' Facebook and Twitter posts from upwards of ten years ago, blowing everyones' minds. This is a good example that information is not that secure online!
When I read that the man had brought up students’ Facebook and Twitter post from ten years ago I thought about college students. A lot of students think that it might be cool or okay and that no one important is going to see them posting alcohol on their page. This is such a great example, that nothing is private and you never know who can see what you are doing on the internet. I feel like nothing is really private on technology and even when you delete the posting is still there. I had bought a pair of shoes the other day online. I had to put my debit card information in and really thought about it. This is because you never know what can happen with your information. You always hope that the company is doing all that they can to keep your information safe. Then, you think about how much can they really do when everything is pretty much able to be shown to the public and there are ways to hack into the systems. I think that technology can be such a great think like catching up with a long lost friend over social media or getting information in just one click. There are also some drawbacks also with everything that you do on the internet can be seen.
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