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szdaily -> Budding Writers -> 
New technology and information security
    2018-03-28  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

Lin Qisen, Class 1, Grade 16, Marketing Major, Guangdong University of Foreign Studies

广东外语外贸大学市场营销16级01班 林淇森

In recent years, the rapid development of science and technology has exceeded far beyond people’s imagination. Though AI is still in its infancy, it can still do a better job than people in some specific areas. For example, facial recognition technology enables us to unlock our phone by just looking at the camera, without entering a code or using a fingerprint.

There is an eye-catching app called Ostagram. We call it an artist because it can intelligently turn a photograph into a painting! It can imitate the style of some famous painters like Van Gogh. There are many other examples of technology facilitating or enriching our daily lives.

But some people have concerns about the possibility of new technology leaking their private information. When you shop online, you are required to provide personal information in order for the merchandise you buy to be delivered to the correct location. Close-circuit television monitoring systems on our streets now are gradually being equipped with facial recognition features. This is very helpful in fighting crime but it also gives us the feeling that we are under surveillance when we are out on the streets and in other public places. Media reports on March 17 said that over 50 million users’ personal information was leaked from Facebook because of the betrayal of Cambridge Analytica. But the root cause of this sensational leak is a huge bug in Facebook’s security system.

Some may think their personal information is useless to criminals and they won’t bother to steal it. Nevertheless, some cautious people value their information. They may not use their own information when shopping online.

They may use a paper shredder to destroy important documents with their private information on it. In my opinion, personal data is of great importance. Once your personal information is utilized by criminals, you and your families’ or friends’ safety may be in jeopardy.

As detrimental as the consequences of information leaks may be, I think the key issue lies in the balance between privacy and convenience. It is inevitable for us to use modern technology. The point is how much of our privacy we are willing to sacrifice in exchange for convenience and an easier life and work.

On one hand, we should cautiously give our information away only when necessary. On the other hand, laws should be enacted to require technology titans with countless personal data collected from users to equip their security systems with such firm fortresses that hackers can’t break through. Only under these measures can we be confident in the security of our personal data.

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