Privacy and You
There was a moment in another class when I realized that students are interested in
the news and particularly, news around social media companies (Shout out
to Patricia Smith for knowing about Cambridge Analytica). So I dug up some
good articles on the subject so we can all be more informed citizens. Please read the following and answer the questions in the
Google Form. Then write a 1-2 paragraph reflection on the topic of
privacy in the Comment section of this post. Is it important to you or are you ok with companies using your
data without your permission?
1) Read these two articles:
Section 1: https://www.salon.com/2014/10/30/im_terrified_of_my_new_tv_why_im_scared_to_turn_this_thing_on_and_youd_be_too/
Section 2: https://www.govtech.com/security/There-is-No-Such-Thing-as-True-Privacy-in-the-Digital-Age.html
2) Answer questions on the Google Form attached to the Classroom post. - 20 points
3) 1-2 paragraph reflection on the topic of privacy.- 20 points
1) Read these two articles:
Section 1: https://www.salon.com/2014/10/30/im_terrified_of_my_new_tv_why_im_scared_to_turn_this_thing_on_and_youd_be_too/
Section 2: https://www.govtech.com/security/There-is-No-Such-Thing-as-True-Privacy-in-the-Digital-Age.html
2) Answer questions on the Google Form attached to the Classroom post. - 20 points
3) 1-2 paragraph reflection on the topic of privacy.- 20 points
After reading both articles, I have formed my own opinion that I am okay with companies using my data without my permission. As a member of the "Generation Z" generation, I have grown up with my life documented. My father and mother posting pictures of me on their public Facebook, me posting my daily life on Snapchat or me posting pictures on my Instagram account. So to have my data collected my corporations is not a bizarre idea. I also believe the government has collected information for decades without our permission (Big Brother is always watching) so to have companies use our data does not effect me in the least
ReplyDeleteTo me, privacy is the ability to keep important information about yourself safe and protected. However, because of modern devices such as Android and Apple smartphones, Samsung SmartTVs, and Internet-enabled cars, our private information is at an extreme risk of being leaked. Personally, this makes me feel afraid and deeply saddens me. It makes me feel afraid because the thought of knowing that my phone and/or my social media apps can possibly leak my data to complete strangers who could use it to do me or someone else harm is unsettling. It makes me feel sad because it shows how bad people can really be. They'll sell your information, disturb your privacy, and possibly put you in danger just so they could make a profit. I hope that someday, we are able to fix these privacy issues and that everyone has their personal privacy respected.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I wouldn't be okay if a company used my data without my permission. The reason being is because there are certain things I might not want to share with people I don't know. For example, these companies can use this information against me, or to look through private photos or messages with family members. It is also uncomfortable to know that they could possibly already be doing this. When I have something in my photo gallery or on a private setting in an app, it is because it is personal. Also, many people might sell that information for a lot of money to creepy people who use it for bad. In conclusion, I hope that many companies understand the point of privacy and respect one's decision when it comes to their privacy.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the main purpose of privacy is to keep your information safe and only to yourself. I do not believe it is right for companies to use someone’s data without permission because it is invading their personal information. Privacy should always be respected; therefore, companies should not be able to use someone’s data without their consent. Companies can make someone feel uncomfortable if they shared their information without their permission. Overall, someone’s personal privacy should always be protected by them only and should never be shared by companies.
ReplyDeleteReading these articles provided some very interesting information that was brought to my attention before. Knowing this information makes me look at the government differently but then again they have been collecting my personal data for years and it hasn’t affected me in anyway. It is upsetting that little electronics such as my TV can record my personal information and then send said information to a “third party” like the government. I should be able to have privacy and should not have to fear that the electronics are recording me without me even knowing. I should not have to be paranoid and the government should not be doing this and taking our personal information without our consent.
ReplyDeleteAfter carefully reviewing both articles, I wouldn't say that my opinion on how my information is dealt with change. Yet I did get more of a different perspective on what the companies do with my personal information.I’d also like to point out that I have been aware that our data was accessible by the government but I never gave a second thought about what they could be doing with it. I won’t lie, it did at first give me an uneasy feeling, but it’s hard to say if I will ever act upon my disagreement. Even if I were to act upon it, it is highly unlikely that it will go any further. Although I feel as of though companies should have more respect for consumer’s personal information and should let people know at all times when their privacy is being interrupted or disturbed.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I am not okay with companies using my data because they are not respecting my privacy. Privacy means the state of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people, but that is not what they companies are doing, they are observing everything we do and recording it. These companies were invading my privacy and personal information by taking and using my data since I was old enough to use the internet. And after reading the articles, I realized that nothing is private anymore and that practically everything that I use has been collecting my data. I believe that companies should ask for the permission of their customers to use their data and also that they should be very clear in what data they are collecting and what they are going to use it for.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, privacy is to keep your personal things safe and out of no ones reach. Its not okay for different companies to use someone else's data without them knowing or approving. People should respect other people's personal information therefore, companies shouldn't take other peoples private information. Privacy should always be respected; therefore, companies should not be able to use someone’s data without their consent. The main point is, someone’s personal privacy should always be protected by them only and should never be shared by companies.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, companies should not be able to review our personal data on our devices. I think that companies should be more transparent about what kind of data they are collecting. The privacy of the consumers shouldn't be compromised just for the benefit of the company. After reading the articles, I realized that you must be very careful with what you share online because large company may be monitoring to for advertising purposes. In conclusion, privacy should be a right and people should not have to make compromises to get the full experience of their smart device.
ReplyDeleteNo, I believe that companies should not be able to review or use my personal data without permission. My personal information should be kept personal, for my safety and confidentiality. A person's privacy should be respected and companies should not be provided access to any of their data. The idea of being watched through my television and dishwasher is chilling, but nothing new. Whether we like it or not, everything we do is being recorded and can be used against us. Although, if it was up to me, I wouldn't want companies reviewing my personal data without my consent.
ReplyDeleteFor me I feel that companies should not be able to review are personal data on any electronic device of any kind, for a persons safety and well - being. People should be allowed to have privacy, it is honestly not any of the companies's business. I would feel upset and mad if companies were looking at my personal data. After reading the article I feel that people should watch out and be alert at all times because you can not trust everyone. People should feel safe, respected, and comfortable using their devices. The companies, may feel like they are doing the best and that they are just protecting us by examining our personal data. But from the other end it does not feel that way, and companies should be more mindful and not review personal data without agreement.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading both articles about the concept of privacy, I believe privacy is a very important thing. It can keep you safe and can protect you from anything bad. When privacy is tampered with, it can be very dangerous. People can get all your personal information and hack into anything you have. Your social media can be tampered with, your credit cards can get hacked, or people can track you down. It can be incredibly severe and may even lead to loss of money if somebody steals your money in your bank account. People should respect others' privacy and should get all the protection they can get. For example, you can get security cameras or even the simplest thing like putting a tape over your camera on a laptop so you can not be seen if hacked.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading both articles I don't know feel threatened or nervous about who or what has control of my personal data. I still believe that privacy is a big thing and that it is very important ,but that will not make me want to delete my social media or not do certain things. So far in my 14 years of life I have not been hacked or got my information stolen by someone on the internet so personally I think I'm fine even though I am not totally safe. To sum up, after reading those to articles I am fine and believe that even the articles have some very good points. I believe that privacy is important but I don't feel threatened at all.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, privacy is everything. You have the right to keep your identity confidential. I recently had my credit card hacked and from reflecting on that i have definitely been more aware of who I give my information to. This arising issue has harmed many people and it goes as far as people trying to steal your identity. Companies should not take our personal information without asking because it isn't right.
ReplyDeleteI believe that privacy is an important aspect of our lives. We have a right to keep things to ourselves and the fact that our personal information can be accessed by unwanted websites is absurd. I have never been hacked or had stolen information, but I know the dangers of it. All my life my parents taught me to be aware of bogus websites. I fear being hacked, but not enough to delete social media accounts. We just have to be more aware of secure websites.
ReplyDeleteI believe that privacy is a human right. We should be able to keep whatever we want to ourselves, especially if its not another person's business to worry, and how easily people can steal personal information via the internet is wrong. I personally haven't ever been hacked or had any of my personal information stolen, but I know that it can easily and completely tear someone's life apart. My parents have made sure that I don't put any important information (their credit card information, my full name, my address, etc.) on the internet or give it to anyone, especially strangers, I talk to online. I worry about what might happen if my accounts were to be hacked but I'm not going to delete my social media just because of what MIGHT happen, people just need to be more aware of the dangers of fake websites and the dangers they impose (especially if personal information is shared.)
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