The Importance of Complying with Digital Privacy Laws
New technologies make our daily lives easier. Payment applications, for example, allow us to make transactions without having to go anywhere. Messaging clients make it easier to communicate within a company and between friends and family. These tools even help reduce logistics costs. Meetings can now be held remotely. In short, it’s hard to imagine life today without technology! However, we must remember that digital technology has its limitations. In particular, it can threaten our privacy. Hence the introduction of digital privacy laws. How important are they?
How does technology threaten our privacy?
Websites and applications collect our personal information. Let’s take an example. When we sign up for a platform, we provide a range of information:
– Personal information: full name, date of birth;
– Contact information: our physical address, our email address, and even our phone number.
We provide our banking information to pay for a subscription or purchase. What happens if this information gets into the wrong hands? You’ve probably noticed that identity theft and impersonation are on the rise. Some Internet users lose large amounts of money. Others are being robbed. Many companies are victims of data theft or corruption.
What’s more, some platforms collect our browsing and location data. They generally use this information for commercial purposes. For example, to offer us targeted products and services. Sure, sometimes it’s convenient! But it’s an invasion of our privacy when they do it without our consent. It’s our fundamental freedom that’s being trampled.
Finally, let’s mention the safety of minors. We know that the very young can easily register on social networks. With a public profile, they are highly exposed to pedocriminality. In other words, if anyone can see their posts or contact them by private message.
What are digital privacy laws?
Digital privacy laws vary from country to country or region to region. In any case, they often include the following:
– Respect for data confidentiality;
– Security protocols to fight hackers;
– The ability to choose the confidentiality of your profile and posts on social networks;
– Special protections for minors, such as a private profile by default.
In addition, platforms are generally required to clearly state their privacy policies. How do they use your information? Do they share it with others?
Conclusion
Use technology responsibly
Technology can be convenient, but it can also pose a threat to Internet users. That’s why companies have an obligation to consider digital privacy laws when developing their platforms. Failure to do so can result in sanctions. Users can file a complaint if they feel threatened by the operation of a site. At Appwapp, we always check the applicable laws before starting a project. Feel free to contact us for more information!
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