Today’s Technology Which May Put Our Privacy At Risk

This can be called the era of communication. Internet has transformed the way we perceive interpersonal communication. What was once the prime way of communication is referred to as “snail” male in today’s net jargon. Today’s electronic mail is sent and received in mere seconds. We now have the ability to inquire about what our friend in China had for dinner and can get an answer before he eats supper.

Telephones are no different

More than a century passed since Mr. Graham made the first phone apparatus. During that time only scientists and the “1 percent of the population” were able to permit themselves such a luxury item. Edison/Berliner transmitter gave people the ability to communicate with their peers who were in different house holds. During those days, many thought that it cannot get better than that. But then came the cell phones. Today’s cell phones are a far cry from the bulky back packs with antennas and 10$ a minute charges. They’re light and convenient and cost the fraction of the price compared to a decade ago.

The popularity and accessibility turned them into a “must have” item across all demographics. Things like reverse phone look ups and ring tones are the talk of the town. Popularity has also reached the developing states which might not even create a landline network at all, but rather a cellular one. Cell phone towers are much cheaper in construction and maintenance which makes them an ideal alternative.

Public needs to be aware

Even though mobile telephones are generally good, they do bring some controversial “bonuses” to the table. For example previous reverse phone look ups, allowed you to get the individuals name and “static” address. In contrast, the people-tracking-portal.net/dibenedetto/1.htm might provide you with the exact location of the individual (if he or she has GPS installed on the phone). This can be a major security risk. Conversely an ability like that can be used for tracking lost children. These reverse cell phone look ups are not the only concern. Mutation of brain cells and it’s relation to cell phone use is still being examined by the medical community.

Solution

In my opinion, the leaders of our nations should look more closely into the rapidly growing cellular network industry’s trends and vote on required legislation if people’s rights and health are being threatened. This is probably the only solution that will help an average consumer feel safer in this era of communication.