It will mean people giving up their privacy

Ipersonally feel that in the midst of the evolutionary technology development, the fine line of ethics and privacy are being overlooked. As it is, algorithms integrated in the applications we use have an input on our ‘moods’ and our interests to then display content relevant to us without us knowing.

We’ve given technology access to all our information but we have learnt to live with it, as giving up our information seems easier than not using a phone. However, microchipping has taken a lead on invasion of privacy. Although, the benefits seems to incorporate the better good for the health and lifestyle of the person, the idea of being a walking identity card and always being monitored almost seems indecorous. The real question is: ‘Who does microchipping really benefit?’ Large co-operations can widely benefit and consume our data as it is deemed to be highly valuable.

The main uses people consider using a chip for are healthcare and child safety. However, if the information that is innocently used, finds its way in the wrong hands, a lot can go astray. By giving access to our whereabouts, personal information, private talks, contacts, pictures and much more, we lose the freedom of speech as everything is being monitored. In conclusion, between our privacy and security being taken away, microchipping is definitely a curse. There are ways to integrate this with patients in the healthcare industry but otherwise, it is definitely taking a negative edge on development.

From Ms Emaan Asad

Web developer based in Dubai