Big Data: Privacy
Within this unit, I learned a lot of new things about the lack of privacy as our technology advances and we invite them into our homes. Firstly, I learned about how meaningless the title of data ownership is. No matter what statements or policies come out we will never truly own our own data. Everything collects data, even our sex toys, and toothbrushes. These companies that sell us smart devices are able to collect and sell our data to advertisers to get the most accurate advertising possible. It surprised me to find out how many people are fine with their data being collected and sold because they feel that it doesn’t affect them, but in reality, it makes up their whole world. I thought that since learning how easy access other governments and companies have to our data, people would be more angered about it. I think that most people don’t know the true extent to which our data can be accessed. I think this unit changed my thoughts about my own data and what websites and apps I download and let access my data. I don’t have a lot of smart devices in my home and personal life but there are numerous ways that advertisers can get my data and I think I will be more thoughtful and cautious of that now.
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