{"id":1193,"date":"2013-07-10T20:09:12","date_gmt":"2013-07-10T20:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/?p=1193"},"modified":"2013-07-11T00:24:16","modified_gmt":"2013-07-11T00:24:16","slug":"privacy-dont-give-it-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compuclever.com\/posts\/privacy-dont-give-it-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy – Don’t Give It Away"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Synopsis:\u00a0 We have founded a nation established on individual freedoms and rights.\u00a0 Our right to privacy is fundamental.\u00a0 But what about data that we make available in some manner such as with social media services like Facebook or Twitter?\u00a0 Are we entering into a fuzzy area when we submit and share our content?\u00a0 What is at risk when we open ourselves to digital communications?\u00a0 We\u2019re going to take a look at these questions and attempt some solutions for keeping our digital information from being used in ways we do not intend.\u00a0 In part, we have to take responsibility for making good choices with data that is available to others and can be used for unethical or malicious purpose.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Privacy:<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>We begin with answering the question: What is privacy?\u00a0 David Banisar of the Electronic Privacy Information Center and Simon Davies of Privacy International authored a report on privacy.\u00a0 They begin with:<\/p>\n

Privacy is a fundamental human right recognized in the UN Declaration of Human Rights, the International (Covenant) on Civil and Political Rights and in many other international and regional treaties.\u00a0 Privacy underpins human dignity and other key values such as freedom of association and freedom of speech. It has become one of the most important human rights issues of the modern age.<\/div>\n

If you are unfamiliar with your human rights we implore you to take a moment to read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights[1]<\/sup>.\u00a0 From the start it is stated that the \u201cinherent dignity\u201d and \u201cequal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world.\u201d\u00a0 It is written in article 12: \u201cNo one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n

At Risk:<\/h2>\n

With the age of information technology (IT), we have seen greater technological capabilities with respect to collection of data.\u00a0 There are numerous devices that are mobile to meet our needs which can record video, audio, and image with ease.\u00a0 We can communicate across the world using email, text messages, video chatting, and of course telecommunications.\u00a0 The level of information generated by each of us has dramatically increased.\u00a0 And yet, the findings of the fifth annual IDC Digital Universe study as reported by ComputerWorld[2]<\/sup> states that: \u201cthe amount of data people create by writing email messages, taking photos, and downloading music and movies is minuscule compared to the amount of data being created about them\u2026\u201d.<\/p>\n

So what\u2019s the harm?\u00a0 What do any of us stand to lose?\u00a0 Good questions!\u00a0 We need to look at two very important factors in this new age of data creation:<\/p>\n

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  1. How is this data being used without my knowledge in ways that impact me and,<\/li>\n
  2. How safe is my personal and private information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

    Here, in part, are the answers:<\/p>\n

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    Computers linked together by high speed networks with advanced processing systems can create comprehensive dossiers on any person without the need for a single central computer system. New technologies developed by the defense industry are spreading into law enforcement, civilian agencies, and private companies.[3]<\/sup><\/p>\n

    \u2026though 75% of data today is generated by individuals, enterprises will have some liability for 80% of it at some point in its digital life. And less than one-third of all stored data today has even minimal security or protection; only about half the information that should be protected is protected at all\u2026[4]<\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Giving It Away:<\/h2>\n

    In recent news we have seen considerable attention placed on Edward Snowden, a 29-year-old former technical assistant for the CIA, and his leaking information on data collection by the US government.\u00a0 A CNN report[5]<\/sup> clearly lays out many examples of data mining that go on without our knowledge or consent.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a closer look at some of the 10 ways you give up data without knowing it; how data is being used in ways we are seldom aware.<\/p>\n

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