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In recent times, Apple and the FBI have been arguing over the creation of software that would be able to reveal encrypted information. The author of the article Biting Apple Bruises Privacy Rights, argues the idea that by forcing Apple to hack their product will result in future violations of security and privacy. Personally, I strongly agree with the writer’s belief that forcing companies to reveal secured information is completely unwarranted and should not be allowed under any circumstance.
To begin, if the government were to force companies to reveal secured information, it would lead to further unwarranted or corrupt information gathering. There is no way for Apple to completely restrict the software so it would …show more content…
When regarding the security of information, Tim Cook’s belief is that, “[c]ompromising the security of our personal information can ultimately put our personal safety at risk”. That is why encryption has become so important to all of us”. Cook reminds us that not everyone in the world lives without the intent to harm others and as a result, security should be a more important issue. In a world where technology continues to become a more integrated aspect of life, society should worry about the people who can misuse it for their personal …show more content…
In regards to personal activities, Cook states, “we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business”. Cook obviously believes that everyone is entitled to their own privacy and that nothing should invade it. This is supported by his corporation going to the extent of preventing themselves from accessing the data of their users. As technology continues to envelop our lives, people continue to put more information about themselves on the internet. This can range from putting a simple picture of themselves on Facebook or putting in electronic banking information on their cellphones. If the government were to be given such privilege, there would be a drastic decrease in the boundaries that stop them from invading our personal
In recent times, Apple and the FBI have been arguing over the creation of software that would be able to reveal encrypted information. The author of the article Biting Apple Bruises Privacy Rights, argues the idea that by forcing Apple to hack their product will result in future violations of security and privacy. Personally, I strongly agree with the writer’s belief that forcing companies to reveal secured information is completely unwarranted and should not be allowed under any circumstance.
To begin, if the government were to force companies to reveal secured information, it would lead to further unwarranted or corrupt information gathering. There is no way for Apple to completely restrict the software so it would …show more content…
When regarding the security of information, Tim Cook’s belief is that, “[c]ompromising the security of our personal information can ultimately put our personal safety at risk”. That is why encryption has become so important to all of us”. Cook reminds us that not everyone in the world lives without the intent to harm others and as a result, security should be a more important issue. In a world where technology continues to become a more integrated aspect of life, society should worry about the people who can misuse it for their personal …show more content…
In regards to personal activities, Cook states, “we have used encryption to protect our customers’ personal data because we believe it’s the only way to keep their information safe. We have even put that data out of our own reach, because we believe the contents of your iPhone are none of our business”. Cook obviously believes that everyone is entitled to their own privacy and that nothing should invade it. This is supported by his corporation going to the extent of preventing themselves from accessing the data of their users. As technology continues to envelop our lives, people continue to put more information about themselves on the internet. This can range from putting a simple picture of themselves on Facebook or putting in electronic banking information on their cellphones. If the government were to be given such privilege, there would be a drastic decrease in the boundaries that stop them from invading our personal