RE: Smartphone Camera Spying

DAB — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:49:25 GMT

Good post.

I agree that the Patriot Act should not be renewed. I may not know the specifics, but from my observation, it has enabled too much intrusion into people's privacy.

There is a very fine line between protecting and controlling a population. The Patriot Act crosses that line.

As for smart phones with cameras, I do not own one. It is a purely personal issue, I see little advantage in having a device that can be used against me. Plus I am anti-social and do not need others around me at all hours of the night and day.

If you have a smart phone, keep it in a closed pouch. They can still track you, but you deny them the ability to see what you see, unless you want to share it.

In the end, the only person insuring your privacy is you. If you are doing nothing and have no problem with others knowing where you are and what your camera can see, then it is not an issue.

On the other hand, if you want your privacy, you only need to secure your phone in a metalized container. You are then safe until you take it out.

Technology is inherently benign, but there are always people who want to exploit it for their own reasons. As a consumer, you need to understand that fact and act accordingly.

Besides, there are plenty of ways to track where you area and what you do. It is the world we now live in.

DAB