Privacy in the Digital Age: A Reality Check
In today’s world, privacy is a major concern, especially when it comes to our online presence and the data we share. I had an eye-opening conversation with my aunt the other day that made me think more deeply about this issue.
We were setting up Gemini on her phone, and when the app asked for permissions, she started to panic. I stopped and thought for a moment: Isn't it funny how we’re so concerned about giving permissions to a new app, but we've already handed over so much of our data without a second thought?
Think about it. If you’re using a Samsung phone, your data is already being sent to Korea because of the operating system. If you're on Google’s Android, your data is heading to the US. If you're using Facebook or any other Meta products, well, Mark Zuckerberg likely has access to your data. Oh, and if you're wearing a Huawei watch, that data is going straight to China.
So, why is it that we’re worried about giving permissions to an app like Gemini when the larger issue is the constant flow of data to big corporations and governments? It’s time to take a closer look at where our data is going and question the permissions we freely grant to apps, operating systems, and devices.
The truth is, your phone, your watch, your apps — they’re already collecting data. The question isn't whether to give permissions but whether we are truly in control of what we’re giving away.
