It is widely known that the United States government has a wide data base on its citizen's personal information. The question is however, how much information do they have and is it necessary for the government and security officials to keep this information? I have linked below various Ted Talk speeches on this topic and in this blog, I will discuss my opinion on the concerns that were brought up in the following videos.
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| Facebook Logo |
Why are these issues even important? To start, growing up and having my childhood and teenage years- where I and my peers around me are our most impressionable, being surrounded by online businesses such as Facebook who is actively invading your privacy is dangerous. Especially when these businesses don't advertise that they collect your data, track, and inspect what you had otherwise thought to be private.
Many younger kids between the ages of 10-12 are now getting cell phones and therefore having access to online websites and social media. This can be dangerous if they are not taught how to be responsible with online sites and once posted, is online forever. These young kids could also be shown mature content that is pushed out by the owner company when their brains aren't old enough to comprehend it and then this could lead to psychological issues down the road.
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| Individual's Data Captured on Highway |
Then is the issue regarding the information and surveillance done by the police force. I understand the need for the technology and think it is a very useful tool when used for its designed purpose.. finding and tracking the suspected and convicted. The storing of data from day-to-day civilians, I do not think is necessary. All the extra data that is recorded and has nothing to do with current police investigations should be deleted. The argument "we might need it in the future" is understandable, but by keeping the data, its invading innocent American's privacy. Besides, if a case comes up, they can go out and find the information again.
To sum up, the internet is a newer concept for us as humans, and it is important for all of us to know and to be aware, that just because we are behind a screen... doesn't mean we have privacy.
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