How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression - City Limits

How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression - City Limits

“Mass collection of sensitive data by government and social services has emboldened the growing surveillance state, creating a reservoir that is far too accessible and carelessly shared amongst agencies with little oversight.” Outside a New York City public benefits office, a man looks to enroll people in a government supported cell phone service program. Photo by Adi Talwar. We live in a modern, data-driven society that demands personal informa…