Big Brother Is Watching

[rjd970]

I see both sides, but I disagree the consumer shouldn't be upset if it happens, just like somebody looking through my window.

 

[Carl Pickens]

No, I am just not going to freak out about some "big brother" bull **** when it is coming through some device that do not need and that I knowingly and willingly purchase.

But you're on your private property.....what if you were unaware of this? It's a freaking invasion of privacy no different than some azzhole looking in your window

 

[Vol Main]

If this issue goes through the courts, which it probably will, my guess is that judges will differ. Some will agree with Trut. It's a free market; consumers are free to choose; let the buyers beware; users should exercise care to secure their computers and televisions. Others will say that consumers have a reasonable expectation that normal use with normal care must not so egregiously violate their expectations and rights of privacy.

Regardless of which side you incline to favor, I think everyone should be concerned. Individuals, private organizations, corporations, and governments are using new technologies to violate privacy on massive scales which are unprecedented in human history. Shouldn't we...notice? Shouldn't we...care? Shouldn't we...say something?

 

[Vol Main]

How rough are these numbers? 55 million homes in America that can be audio and video bugged with a forty dollar program. That's gotta be some kind of innocent mistake. I mean...who knew?

AOL.com Video - Hackers Can Take Control of Your Smart TV

 

[hog88]

I would suggest that if you have anything Amazon, Ring, Alexa or whatever that is tied to the internet and records you need to get rid of it. Probably any other internet based surveillance system too.

Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I would suggest that if you have anything Amazon, Ring, Alexa or whatever that is tied to the internet and records you need to get rid of it. Probably any other internet based surveillance system too.

Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent

Why bother? There are going to be cameras on every street corner in the next 10 years.

 

[Velo Vol]

I would suggest that if you have anything Amazon, Ring, Alexa or whatever that is tied to the internet and records you need to get rid of it. Probably any other internet based surveillance system too.

Amazon handed Ring footage to police without user consent

Kudos for the zombie thread bump.

 

[hog88]

Why bother? There are going to be cameras on every street corner in the next 10 years.

When I'm in public I do not have any expectation of privacy. At my house I do.

 

[hog88]

Kudos for the zombie thread bump.

Thanks. I figured there had to be a big brother thread.

 

[ClearwaterVol]

Hackers would be awfully bored watching my household.

 

[OrangeTsar]

I really believe we may all finally realize that the Amish were the wisest people out there all along

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Hackers would be awfully bored watching my household.

Do you watch reruns of Columbo and Matlock?

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Hackers would be awfully bored watching my household.

What about the government? Who GAS about hackers?

 

[VolStrom]

When I'm in public I do not have any expectation of privacy. At my house I do.

My cameras are at my front door and driveway, just where do you have yours hidden and does Mrs Hog know about them?

 

[VolStrom]

Do you watch reruns of Columbo and Matlock?

I watched part of an episode of Matlock last night after I got up to pee. It put me right back to sleep.

 

[ClearwaterVol]

What about the government? Who GAS about hackers?

I am not sure what the government would find interesting about watching me walk about the house. It's invasive and I don't want anyone watching me in the privacy of my own home, but I am not going to lose sleep over it.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

I am not sure what the government would find interesting about watching me walk about the house. It's invasive and I don't want anyone watching me in the privacy of my own home, but I am not going to lose sleep over it.

My home my choice?

 

[hog88]

My cameras are at my front door and driveway, just where do you have yours hidden and does Mrs Hog know about them?

It's not unusual for me to be outside in my birthday suit.

 

[VolStrom]

It's not unusual for me to be outside in my birthday suit.

Great way to keep unsolicited people from dropping by, thanks for the warning!

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I am not sure what the government would find interesting about watching me walk about the house. It's invasive and I don't want anyone watching me in the privacy of my own home, but I am not going to lose sleep over it.

I guess until they kick in your door because of something they thought they saw... But naw. That'll never happen, amiright?

 

[utvolpj]

I am not sure what the government would find interesting about watching me walk about the house. It's invasive and I don't want anyone watching me in the privacy of my own home, but I am not going to lose sleep over it.

They would also be watching who else might visit, what you talk about, etc

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

It's not unusual for me to be outside in my birthday suit.

Where is that unusual? That's why I live out in the sticks.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

They would also be watching who else might visit, what you talk about, etc

It is actually quite surprising that a lawyer would be so naive about this kind of intrusion on privacy.

 

[OrangeTsar]

Do you watch reruns of Columbo and Matlock?

I watch 10 hour Norwegian Train videos. Any hacker spying on me better bring a thermos of coffee along I’ll put them to sleep

 

[ClearwaterVol]

It is actually quite surprising that a lawyer would be so naive about this kind of intrusion on privacy.

My daughter uses the camera and mic for gaming, video calling etc. I put camera covers over the cameras. They cost less than a buck. I do what I can to protect myself, but I am not going to live my life scared of illegal activity occurring within my home.