Surveillance and Data Privacy in the Digital Age

This chapter explores the pervasive issue of digital surveillance and data collection by major tech companies, comparing their practices to historical surveillance like that of the Stasi. It highlights the ethical implications of algorithmic decision-making, data misuse, and the significant differences between governance in democratic societies versus authoritarian regimes. The discussion also emphasizes privacy concerns surrounding email services, government access to personal data, and the importance of protecting individual freedoms in a digitally connected world.