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"Tech companies are collecting more data than ever — where should we draw the line on digital privacy?"


In the digital age, personal data is frequently collected and sold, raising significant privacy concerns. Stronger regulations are needed to protect individuals from misuse and manipulation.

Every time we scroll through social media, shop online or even just browse the web, we leave behind a trail of information that companies and governments are eager to collect and use. For instance, during the 2016 presidential election, the Cambridge Analytica scandal exposed just how much personal data was being harvested from Facebook users and levied in order to create more compelling political ads. Governments must step up and introduce comprehensive laws that protect our data, hold companies accountable and ensure that our privacy isn’t just another commodity.

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