Is a loss of privacy inevitable in modern societies?

Depending on what we are, the answers may well vary, and they all make sense, but in my view, a loss of privacy is inevitable in modern societies to a certain extent. Now let me explain the details.     

First, as technology advances, we are increasingly connected online. As a result, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and governments can easily access our personal information online without our explicit consent. In addition, many tech giants such as Google and Microsoft openly track our online behavior and preferences to optimize their advertising. Then, I would have to say it is almost inevitable for us to lose our privacy.     

Next, recent COVID-19 has led to enhanced monitoring for “public health” reasons. For example, governments across the world have installed surveillance cameras everywhere and developed several apps to track people’s movements. While these measures may be useful to contain the pandemic, they can also invade our privacy rights.           

Having said that, balancing public interest with human rights is an important yet challenging matter. So, we must carefully examine these practices to find out an optimal approach. Thank you for your attention. [185 Words Type-F1]