Ted Talks- Privacy

    The Internet is a place where anyone, anywhere, at any time could access a universal search engine.  As the internet becomes more and more popular, more problems are arising. People can be anonymous, and may not always have the best intentions. Growing up with the internet, cyber safety has been a huge element in my life, and promoting proper online safety protocols is important, as there are many dangerous people out there.

    Christopher Soghoian discussed the importance of the spread of secure online usage in his Ted Talk on How to Avoid Surveillance... with your phone in your pocket. He went into the deceptive decisions that technology companies are making and how they can personally affect each and every one of us, Servalance used to be done manually before the internet was created. 

Technology companies mended surveillance features into the very core of their networks which means the networks we go through on a daily, had created their product to solely be wired for surveillance. Anything you do on your phone can be tapped into through telephone companies. so anyone who knows how to access that can access all of your information. Sometimes no matter how safe you try to be, though, many bad things can still go wrong due to the amount of power the internet holds now. 

    Another TED Talk spoken by Darieth Chisolm went into depth on her own personal situation with revenge porn and the dangers of online harassment. Our cyber civil rights are at stake at this point due to how easily dangerous people can utilize them. Some people can't reach you in person and can't physically hurt you, so they will turn to a powerful streaming outlet such as the internet, and attack you there. With no consent and little she could do, Darieth fought all she could to get her explicit photos taken down. Her battle was the first international case under the news that goes against the DMCA. 

 The DMCA (digital millennium copyright act) is a law that regulates digital material and content protection for both the Copywrite owner and the consumer. With all the decisions and dangers on the internet, I am glad to see people spreading awareness of these issues. Right now, I am very concerned about the way our society is taking advantage of these tools. Yes, we have to use them, but we need to be aware of cyber security and safe online practices.