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Author: Future Agenda | https://www.futureagenda.org
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Cyber attacks move from the virtual world to the physical – attacking planes, u0li0es and industrial systems. Some see a corresponding slow down in the adoption of sensors and wider use of private encryption technologies.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/broader-cyber-terrorism/
Greater interconnectivity and the Internet of Things creates new vulnerabilities for governments and corporations – as the unscrupulous and the criminal increasingly seek to exploit weakness and destroy systems.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/rising-cyber-security/
Programmes of ‘privacy education’ emerge to combat mass-desensitisation to the sharing of private data. However this will not prevent ‘privacy coronaries’ – the result of returning to bad habits after privacy viola0ons.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/privacy-education-race/
The right to privacy becomes more difficult to enforce, but the wealthy continue to take ac0on when information is misused. Privacy could be a luxury in the near term – but may become more widely available in the longer term.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/privacy-as-a-luxury/
Given complex data flows, informed consent is increasingly challenging – so an alternative is needed: An accountability governance model incorporating ethics and respectful data use is a compelling substitute or complement.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/informed-consent/
This potential for economic disruption to come to the aid of privacy by shifting power over data from the organisation to the individual is one of the most significant emerging trends.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/shifting-power-to-the-individual/
If it is discovered that companies exploit data that has been collected without genuine permission and use it in ways that have no societal benefit there is a risk that a negative public response will limit opportunities for everyone.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/data-exploitation/
The need for citizens to understand how data is used will grow. Education will be needed to combat new inequalities, and enable people to fully take part in society: understanding data will become part of civic self-conscious
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/data-conscious-citizens/
Growing awareness and distrust will increasingly become a factor in decision making for ordinary people – decisions about the products we use or abandon, the brands we associate with, the political leaders we elect.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/growing-distrust/
The public’s perception of the threats to privacy, personal freedom and autonomy is growing. Privacy has already emerged beyond a niche, specialist concern to being a mainstream public issue.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/privacy-is-a-public-issue/
Some see the inevitability of a citizen-centric data eco-system that empowers individuals with control and visibility over all data created by, or impacting on, them, including data after life – the onward usage of inherited data.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/citizen-centric-data/
Consumers are increasingly aware of the value of their digital footprints. This drives the desire for greater control of personal data, balancing convenience and benefit.
Permalink: https://www.futureagenda.org/insights/owning-your-digital-shadow/
