The collection of Metadata is a Breach of Privacy: Edward Snowden, a hero
The government habitually does things which go against what the American people stand for. The highly unethical collection of metadata is a prime example. What is metadata? Metadata is defined as "structured information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource."(Is metadata collected by the government a threat to your privacy? Kassner). Edward Snowden in 2013 revealed that the collection of metadata by the NSA and supported by the government is happening. The information stored of metadata is essentially a breach of privacy because it enables the government to know the; who, what, when, where, …show more content…
The collection of Metadata is invasive because it is a synonym rooting of spying. Although metadata does not contribute actual content such as words, language, or pictures. It contributes a more essential component that is the, who, what, where, when, and why. The elderly and innocent people may involuntary contribute to metadata by something as simple as their call logs. Data mining or the collection of metadata should also be viewed as invasive or intrusive because one does not sign a consent form vesting authority in the practice of NSAs’ collection of …show more content…
The highly unethical and unconsented breach of privacy via metadata “It’s exactly what the Founding Fathers never wanted.”(What’s the Matter with Metadata?) the founding fathers blessed the people with Civil Liberties. Civil liberties in summary are liberties of freedoms that are guaranteed to the citizens of the United States, The government, law, or specifically NSA cannot do anything to comprise this basic freedom to people. The NSA is essentially waiving these rights on behalf of the American public with inflated public safety data and events pertaining to counter-terrorism. Which many say makes the practice of data mining highly unethical and illegal due the capitulation of civil liberties granted in the constitution and bills of rights, a supreme document held over the heads of the government
The government habitually does things which go against what the American people stand for. The highly unethical collection of metadata is a prime example. What is metadata? Metadata is defined as "structured information that describes, explains, locates, or otherwise makes it easier to retrieve, use, or manage an information resource."(Is metadata collected by the government a threat to your privacy? Kassner). Edward Snowden in 2013 revealed that the collection of metadata by the NSA and supported by the government is happening. The information stored of metadata is essentially a breach of privacy because it enables the government to know the; who, what, when, where, …show more content…
The collection of Metadata is invasive because it is a synonym rooting of spying. Although metadata does not contribute actual content such as words, language, or pictures. It contributes a more essential component that is the, who, what, where, when, and why. The elderly and innocent people may involuntary contribute to metadata by something as simple as their call logs. Data mining or the collection of metadata should also be viewed as invasive or intrusive because one does not sign a consent form vesting authority in the practice of NSAs’ collection of …show more content…
The highly unethical and unconsented breach of privacy via metadata “It’s exactly what the Founding Fathers never wanted.”(What’s the Matter with Metadata?) the founding fathers blessed the people with Civil Liberties. Civil liberties in summary are liberties of freedoms that are guaranteed to the citizens of the United States, The government, law, or specifically NSA cannot do anything to comprise this basic freedom to people. The NSA is essentially waiving these rights on behalf of the American public with inflated public safety data and events pertaining to counter-terrorism. Which many say makes the practice of data mining highly unethical and illegal due the capitulation of civil liberties granted in the constitution and bills of rights, a supreme document held over the heads of the government