Don’t Be Evil: Why Privacy Matters
Is privacy a human right? Most of us would say yes. Everyone deserves to have blinds they can close when they want isolation from the public. So, why doesn’t this right apply to the web? The Internet is perceived as a system that forgets. Information seems to disappear after you log out. However, the opposite is true. Every video you watch, every email you send, and every site you visit is recorded and stored somewhere. If you searched for something, there’s an archive that contains that information. Although this issue is recognized by many, some people view it as unimportant. Others who see its significance don’t know how to keep their data from being collected. The graphics in this project visualize and explain why certain companies track data, what that means, and how you can protect your right to privacy on the web.
