The impact of technology on society and privacy

The impact of technology on society and privacy is a complex and multifaceted topic that has been the subject of much discussion and debate in recent years.

Positive side:

• On one hand, technology has brought about many positive changes in society, such as increased connectivity and access to information.

• It has also facilitated the growth of many industries and has made many tasks and processes more efficient.

Important Note:

• On the other hand, technology has also raised concerns about privacy and security. The widespread use of social media and other online platforms has made it easier for companies and governments to collect and analyze personal data, which has raised concerns about surveillance and data breaches.

• Additionally, the rise of "fake news" and misinformation on the internet has led to concerns about the spread of misinformation and the erosion of trust in traditional sources of information.

Dangerous for Humans:

• Another concern is how technology is affecting our mental health, the constant need to be connected, the pressure to maintain a perfect image and the constant exposure to violence, fake news or hate speech can lead to anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

Overall, the impact of technology on society and privacy is a complex and nuanced topic that requires careful examination and thoughtful discussion.

How does Technology affect our privacy:

• How Does Technology Affect Privacy? Now, as per the ACLU, the digital appearances carry much more data of the individual including the intimate aspects of their life.
• And whenever the government gets access to the information, it is not just the privacy, but an individual losing control over their information too.

Also, due to the excessive use of technology there are so many cybercrimes happens everyday in which someone steals the identity or personal information of the victim, such as Unique ID number, PAN number, Debit Card, etc., and uses it to conduct a crime or perpetrate fraud without our permission. Some other cyber crimes are:

Hacking:

1. An effort to manipulate a computer system or a network within a computer is known as hacking. It is unauthorized control of computer systems with the intention of committing a crime.
2. Credit/Debit Card theft: Credit card fraud refers to any type of fraud involving a payment card, such as a credit or debit card. The objective could be to obtain products or services, or to transfer the funds to a criminal-controlled account.
3. Malware installation: Any program or file that is dangerous to a computer user is known as malware. Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and spyware are all examples of malware.
4. E-mail threat: The use of email to deceive another person for personal benefit or to harm another person.
5. Phishing: Depending on the offender, phishing attempts can target a wide spectrum of people. It’s possible that these are generic phishing emails aimed at anyone with a PayPal account. These are frequently identified as phishing attempts.
6. Spams: An undesired, uninvited digital message that is sent in large quantities is known as spam. You can get spam via email, phone calls, text messages etc.
7. ATM cards theft: ATM fraud refers to a crime in which the criminal make the payments for the criminal activities via some other person’s ATM card using the PIN.

What is society?

• Society is defined as the group of among human beings sharing social relationships.
• Or in other words, a society is a group of people that lives together in a community that includes some form of government, along with some rules and economy.

What is technology?

• Technology is defined as the body of knowledge that deals with the innovation, invention, and application of technical means, as well as their interrelationship with life, society, and the environment.
• Or in other words, technology means the use of scientific knowledge to achieve some specific goal or create applications that are used in industry or in everyday life. So, if we are using some scientific knowledge to achieve some goal means we are using technology.

What I'm trying to explain you is please be aware of all social media you use and what ever you use or what ever you watch ,you hear, you type, you take remember always someone is watching YOU.

I don't know what's the solution for this , if you knew please let me know in the comment section...

-by CHANDAN