Data collection is out of control from "summary" of Data and Goliath by Bruce Schneier
The sheer amount of data being collected about us is staggering. Every time we go online, use a credit card, or carry a cellphone, data is collected and analyzed. This data includes our browsing history, purchase habits, location, and even our personal conversations. The scale of data collection is so massive that it has become virtually impossible to keep track of what information is being collected and by whom. Companies are constantly collecting data on us in order to target us with ads and sell our information to third parties. This data collection is often done without our knowledge or consent, and there are very few regulations in place to protect our privacy. As a result, our personal information is being bought and sold like a com...
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