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THE DIGITAL CIRCUS: UNVEILING THE ILLUSION OF PRIVACY

Author: Aayush Bhattarai

Nepal


Summary:

The captivating spectacle of the digital circus, where the illusion of internet privacy takes centre stage. Within this extraordinary show, we witness the relentless data collection by online platforms, the mesmerizing display of personalized advertisements that seem to read our minds, and the precarious balancing act of government surveillance in the name of security. As the performers of the social media big top dazzle us with their oversharing, we become aware of the ever-present vultures of data breaches and hacking, ready to exploit our personal information. In this complex and enthralling performance, the concept of privacy on the internet reveals itself as an elusive and delicate act, captivating and cautionary in equal measure.

It wouldn’t be a problem if we say the internet privacy appears as an illusion with extensive data collection, personalized ads, government surveillance, oversharing on social media, and frequent data breaches challenging online privacy.



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