Well this isn’t necessarily land related, however, it does affect everyone who uses a computer to search for information. Technology has brought us to a point which companies can gather information about us with or without our knowledge. As a result, we need to become even more aware of the consequences of using technology.
Technology can be good and helps in many ways, however, in the wrong hands it can be very damaging to our lives. Data collection isn’t bad as long as we the public know it is happening, what is being collected, and what it is being used for. There are tracking devices in most new cars and cell phones and identification devices in items such as laser printers, dvd/cd burners, and digital cameras. And then there is the internet.
Did you know every time you use Google to search for information the company is tracking and recording your every move. This information goes into Google’s database becomes a permanent record. Most of us might say “so what, I am not doing anything illegal”. But what if that information could be used against you.
By no means is Google the only company collecting information. Some companies are doing it without the consumer even knowing it and others do it in a very upfront and innocent looking manner but the public is so used to giving out their information they never even think twice. The next time you visit a site that requires you to give them personal information before they will provide you with information you might ask yourself “why do they need this information and what are they going to do with it?”.
To find out more about technologies that track your everyday activity go to Googlonymous.com and watch the video. This site will also allow you to search Google anonymously.
