We, the people, have the right to privacy according to the Fourth Amendment. As stated in the U.S. Constitution, it is supposed to protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures. Today, however, our privacy is easier than ever to violate with the use of technology.
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| Flock Cameras becoming more active in communities. |
As of today, there is mass location tracking across many regions of the United States and other countries, including China. The government in America places flocks of cameras near public areas, tracking every move citizens make. These high-performance cameras offer a live feed into Americans' daily lives. There are also automatic license plate readers; these record license numbers and can track anyone who is in a car. The ultimate goal is to create a massive database to gather information about citizens.
Privacy violation is as easy as what we carry around with us daily: our cell phones. Every app on our devices requires a form of privacy agreement in the terms and conditions and when accepting cookies. For example, Facebook's invasion of privacy relies directly on its business model. This forms a contract of adhesion—a contract where one party holds all the bargaining power.
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| A study shows data usage of social media. |
Many social media apps use a form of data mining that tracks everything we search and where we are located. Social media networks often create algorithms that make us want to continue using them, regardless of their tracking. Even when it comes to user-generated pictures and texts, our social media footprints are constantly being recorded.
AI Disclosure: Grammarly was used to correct grammar in this blog post.
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