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Pros And Cons Of Modern Day Privacy

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Modern Day Privacy in Today’s Digital & Connected World

Pervasiveness of Data

Data is more pervasive than ever. In the new Hyperconnected World underpinned by the Internet of Things (IoT), people and things are increasingly connected. By 2020, there will be 50 billion networked devices. As individuals – whether on a personal level or representing their organizations – communicate and socialize more online and on mobile, a whole new collection of data will become available. This level of connectivity will have profound social, political and economic consequences.

The Controversy of Data: Is Privacy Alive?

There is great value in being so networked. In the Telco world, one would perhaps recognize this even more. For one, the proliferation of OTT apps has provided much convenience to end-users. Yet, being ultra-networked the way we are is controversial, with privacy fast becoming a hot-button issue. Indeed, in this age of pervasive computing where billions of connected devices, systems, and services are exchanging personal data, some have lamented that privacy is dead.

Currently, being connected already means that one’s personal data gets captured. At the same time, the same person probably has his or her search histories tracked, and digital journeys monitored. …show more content…

Just imagine – connected devices around your homes, offices and as wearable devices on your body are collecting data that third parties and governments can access. Some IoT applications handle sensitive information about people, such as their location and motion activity. Other are coupled to important infrastructures and strategic services such as the water, power, financial services and traffic

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