Census information, credit reports, and Nielsen data have existed for decades. The Internet, however, enables the creation of vastly larger quantities of consumer data. These data are collected every time we send email, update status on a social networking site, read a news article, run a search, or make an online purchase.” Pamela’s argument leaves me wondering if my farewell tweet or any other tweet I’ve composed could be collected data used against me not only by the government, but by anyone.…
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