Personally, many of these issues don's effect me significantly at all. Growing up with technology I've already accepted much of what was talked about. I can see how some data tracking can be seen as a complete violation of privacy. But I can also see the benefits as well. I also have little to hide. If my data being tracked can help with anything, I don't mind at all. And rather than worry about my privacy being leaked, I've come to accept that if that does happen, there'd be little to nothing I could do about. So in that sense, all I can do is trust in the companies handling my data and hope it doesn't get leaked.
As for constant surveillance and digital privacy, I think it's every person's right to be able to look things up without someone watching them. Of course there are unfortunately people out there who will look up absurd things like "How to dispose of a body?" In cases like that, I think it's important for those people to monitored. Unfortunately, I cant see a way to monitor the "bad" people while leaving the "good" people to enjoy their privacy. It's simply impossible. Again, it's unfortunate, but in today's age, it's the way of life.
As for the non-consensual sharing of private images, it's easy to understand how this could ruin somebody's life and future. Personally, I wouldn't dare to send any inappropriate images of myself to anyone, no matter how close they are to me for this reason alone. So in that sense, this problem doesn't affect me at all. However, it's still a problem that I believe should have larger consequences. For something that could potentially ruin someone's life, a simple fine is nowhere near enough of a punishment.
I believe that the government should enforce stronger data privacy laws. There should be clear limits on how long companies and law enforcement can store data, stricter requirements for warrants, and serious consequences for companies or individuals who misuse personal information. Laws addressing online harassment and image abuse should also be enforced consistently, with support systems for victims.
As for ourselves, we can begin with being cautious with what we post online. We can use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, reviewing privacy settings on social media and again, being careful when posting photos or location details. We could also do a quick search on how social media platforms use our data.
