In: Statistics and Probability
agree or disagree and tell why
I believe that there is and should be ethical boundaries when it comes to the data harvesting on these apps and networks. I think that companies are kind of sneaky with how they kind of drown the data harvesting part out of the terms and conditions part of these apps, and I don't know if people truly understand what is happening with data harvesting. Yes, there should be stronger restrictions on personal data on these free apps but at the same time we as consumers give the consent for that to happen. I think that a stronger security measure should be taken rather than just a terms and conditions page that nobody reads. Try to really highlight the data harvesting part of the app and keep consumers informed as much as possible.
Me personally, I don't do a great job of being secure in my social networks and online interactions. I think as a society we don't do a great job at being secure. The amount of personal information, locations, and cards we put out there for the world to see is staggering. Looking on facebook the other day a dude is sitting there posting about eating a cheeseburger, so I think the world is gettin a little too open on these sites. I thik there has to be some responsibility on us, not just the people in charge of the statistics to be more secure.