At SXSW, Signal CEO Meredith Whittaker emphasized the alarming state of privacy today, asserting that surveillance is at an all-time high. She underscored that privacy is essential for free thought and democracy, yet our data is collected by major corporations and is vulnerable to misuse. Whittaker illustrated the risks by presenting a hypothetical scenario where all private messages could be publicly accessible, demonstrating the potential for misuse and emphasizing the necessity for individuals, especially lawyers, to be mindful of their data security.
Every single message you've ever sent in your life is suddenly on a database...your boss, your best friend, your dad's best friend...could click on that link and access that database.
Privacy is not a luxury; it is a fundamental condition for free thought, secure relationships, and democratic engagement.
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