Posts Tagged “privacy”
Any consumer tech that further erodes individual privacy should be kept on a short leash. By pushing back against Google and against individual Glass users, ordinary people can set a red line of privacy, beyond which no tech company shall be allowed to pass.
Truth is, the whole AdTech market is screwed up; too many liberties have been taken for too long with consumer data that any backlash or correction really will have a non-trivial impact on the market. But the backlash is necessary: There’s simply no good justification for a commercial firm to track and aggregate a person’s private or behavioral data against his will, then package and sell it for a profit.
Protecting your privacy and security online shouldn’t be a burdensome task. The major takeaway is to make certain protective habits normal so that they become routine and eventually invisible to you.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur seeking to impress a potential client, or a newly minted college grad seeking a substantial professional position, it is vital that you take active steps to protect your reputation and safety by carefully ensuring that your online life stays private. Here are some basic tips to help. Use multiple [...]
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