Key public concern due to technology

Privacy rights have become a key public concern due to  technology growth rapidly. The government can now improve national security by tracking the movement of all suspicious activities, both online and offline, due to the new technological advancements. Companies, government institutions, and security agencies have access to practically all data that can be considered private, as seen by the frequent data breaches and information leaks.

I believe that we should prioritize national safety rather than our privacy. In terms of terrorism, some privacy loss and greater security measures are essential to lower the possibilities of terrorists entering America. The national security strategy’s goal is to ensure the protection of our country’s most basic and long-term needs: safeguarding Americans’ lives and property; preserving the United States’ sovereignty, including its values, institutions, and territory; and ensuring the nation’s and people’s prosperity.

However, I do believe we should find the right balance between privacy and national security. Privacy is very important but when it comes to national measures where it can help detect suspicious activities and danger, I feel that national security outweighs privacy. National security looks at the bigger picture and the safety of our country as a whole while privacy is on a personal level.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a request for proposals for a contract to “proactively identify and reactively monitor threats to the United States and its interests” by acquiring data from social media platforms according to the agency’s announcement. A loss of privacy can improve the overall quality of life, as those seeking to isolate and harm people are arrested before they can cause physical harm – and the hateful teachings they propagate are deleted from social media platforms and websites.