Friday, September 20, 2024

Blog Post #6: Privacy Ted Talk

The video I watched, "How to avoid surveillance... with the phone in your pocket", raises serious concerns about surveillance and the balance between security and privacy. One key issue is how telephone networks were designed with surveillance in mind, making it easy for governments, hackers, or other bad actors to eavesdrop on our conversations. This is alarming because it means that our private conversations with loved ones, doctors, and colleagues could potentially be intercepted by malicious parties. These issues directly affect me, my friends, and my family, as we rely on technology to communicate every day. The idea that our personal information could be exposed or misused is unsettling, and it highlights the importance of taking steps to protect our privacy.

Encryption, like what is used in iPhones and apps like WhatsApp, is a powerful tool that protects our conversations from being easily wiretapped. The government should balance the need for national security with the protection of individual privacy. While surveillance can help catch criminals, it also creates vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Instead of weakening encryption, the government should work on methods to target real threats without compromising the privacy of ordinary citizens. To protect ourselves, we should use encrypted communication tools whenever possible and educate others on their importance. Taking control of our privacy is essential in this digital age, and we must be proactive in securing our personal information.



Phone Surveillance

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