Paranoia or Reality: Government Surveillance and Data Protection
Security breaches with major corporations have made us all more aware of how insecure we truly are online. It is estimated that roughly six out of ten Americans believe they are being tracked daily either by major companies or by the government. And the truth is, they are right.
The U.S. government and all types of businesses often collect personal data for several reasons. For the most part, this collection of data is not harmful.
The government’s intentions for collecting data are to keep us safe and combat terrorism. Major companies collect data for marketing purposes. By sharing ads only with consumers who have shown interest in their products, companies can boost sales.
These instances are nothing to be concerned about. The collecting of our data online only becomes an issue when it falls into the wrong hands.
Should I Be Concerned About Government Surveillance?
In 2020, the Senate rejected a proposal requiring the government to obtain a search warrant before investigating an individual’s online history, including search engine and web browser history.
“At Opacity, we believe that all online users should be able to keep their online activities private. That’s why we have created our private cloud storage platform that is powered by Crypto to give our users more control over who sees their files. “ — Opacity CEO , Jason Coppola
That means that in a case relevant to national security, government lawyers do not need a warrant to view an individual’s online history. This law was passed back in 2001 as part of the Patriot Act following the terrorist attacks on 9/11. While it serves a worthwhile purpose, especially at that time, many Americans were unaware of what they even agreed to then, and many remain unaware today.
Keeping Your Data Protected in a Less Secure World
The Fourth Amendment states that all Americans have the right to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches or seizures.” Before going into the requirements, the government needs to get a search warrant. Many people in the U.S. are wondering if that Amendment has lost some of its effectiveness over time.
“Our private cloud storage makes it possible for you to control who can view your files. We will never ask for any of your personal information in exchange for using our platform. That includes your email and other contact details.” — Opacity CEO , Jason Coppola
Some of the most influential tech companies, including Facebook, Apple, and Google, recently got behind the Wyden-Daines amendment. They created a coalition known as Reform Government Surveillance to clarify that any business records requested under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act could not be used to obtain search history or browsing information from their users.
Take Control of Your Private Files with Opacity
With so much concern around online privacy, it can be unnerving just to use a search engine. That’s why it’s essential to look for tools and resources that can help keep our personal information private.
The platform’s back-end services do not keep any information regarding your uploads, so all your information is safe and secure.
The platform uses an innovative encryption algorithm to guarantee your files always remain secure. By encrypting your files, your data is completely covered with comprehensive protection. As long as you keep your Opacity Handle safe, your data will remain secure.
For more details about our private cloud storage solutions and data protection, visit our website today.
About Opacity
Founded in 2018, Opacity Storage is dedicated to online data privacy and security. Online data breaches continue to be a major consumer risk. Opacity is reducing this risk by removing the need to provide personal payment data and by decentralizing files stored online. For more information, visit opacity.io and follow @Opacity_Storage on Twitter.
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