in this digital age, your privacy is continuously invaded
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In this digital age, your privacy is
continuously invaded
Photo: Denys Prykhodov
Spotify, the popular music application, revamped its privacy policy which contained shocking revelations regarding its use of personal user data. Spotify’s new policy declares that the company can access the photos, contacts and other personal data of its users.
What is the meaning of privacy in the modern connected age?
Frankly speaking, when it comes to our
personal lives, our digital footprints are
like open books.
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What was interesting is that only 44% considered the following fact false: ‘Privacy policy means companies
keep user information confidential’.
PEW Research Centre: Privacy & Cybersecurity Survey 2014
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56% of people believe that their information is safe. Talk about lack of awareness!Read the full story on my blog
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What is Uber really doing with your data?
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There have been instances which suggest misuse of consumer data like in a recent Buzzfeed blog post, where venture capitalist Peter Sims pointed out that Uber revealed his private location on a screen at a launch party. That would freak anyone out.
Photo: MAHATHIR MOHD YASIN
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There is speculation that Airbnb may be using big data and related analytics to nudge owners to list their accommodation at prices which Airbnb deems profitable.
It has introduced a tool called ‘Price Tips’ which provides users with guidance on their accommodation rates, resulting in higher occupancy. A little coerced, don’t you think?
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Facebook is monitoring your profile and tracks your information
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In 2011, two researchers found something unusual in a file on Apple’s iPhone. It contained the data of locations visited by users over the last 12 months. They reported it and a controversy ensued where fears arose that Apple was tracking its users. It led to investigations by various governments from Europe and raised demands for explanations by the US lawmakers.
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Privacy may be non-existent in the future. Could that be good in
any way?
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