I think the real issue is not sites like Facebook, or NYTimes or other content sites where we opt in to provide information. On these sites we know what we are getting ourselves into. Facebook provides some controls to help us mediate the visibility of our data as well.
I think the real privacy issue is that internet users are fleeced every day. Adware and Ad Networks track individuals and create huge data warehouses of personal information and monetize your personal information! Did you ever grant the AdNetworks or Adware software permission to make money off of your information? The answer is likely to be NO.
Why should adnetworks and adware be allowed to make billions by spying on consumer usage?
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I think the real issue is not sites like Facebook, or NYTimes or other content sites where we opt in to provide information. On these sites we know what we are getting ourselves into. Facebook provides some controls to help us mediate the visibility of our data as well.
I think the real privacy issue is that internet users are fleeced every day. Adware and Ad Networks track individuals and create huge data warehouses of personal information and monetize your personal information! Did you ever grant the AdNetworks or Adware software permission to make money off of your information? The answer is likely to be NO.
Why should adnetworks and adware be allowed to make billions by spying on consumer usage?
Steve Jobs would be proud! (sniff sniff)