Privacy in the Digital Age: Concerns over social media
Increased exposure of the inner workings of how social media companies handle user data has put both regulators and users in a state of high concern. High-profile data breaches and exploitation of user data have sparked numerous calls for much tighter regulation of tech companies. The groups call for transparent data collection policies by the company and a strong mechanism for consent by the users. They are now looking at legislation, like the General Data Protection Regulation in Europe—very strict rules on how data is handled. While discussions are underway, a very important focus remains to be had within this balance that exists between user privacy and business models for these social media platforms, with most calling for stronger protections of users in the digital space.
