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Media companies are tracking our personal data, often without our realizing the amount of data they are gathering. The idea of personal data as a commodity that can be bought/sold and illegally obtained is a public concern, and governments are beginning to legislate access and use of personal data. Review the following articles and respond to the questions below.

The Wired Guide to Your Personal Data (and Who Is Using It) (Links to an external site.) wired.com February 2019

Americans and Privacy: Concerned, Confused and Feeling Lack of Control Over Their Personal Information (Links to an external site.) pewresearch.org November 2019

Here are the data brokers quietly buying and selling your personal information (Links to an external site.) fastcompany.com March 2019

6 Ways To Delete Yourself From the Internet (Links to an external site.) cnet.com May 2019

How To Remove Your Personal Information From the Internet (Links to an external site.) lifewire.com December 2019

1. Should organizations have the right to collect your personal data? If so, under what circumstances?
2. Should the government regulate organizations’ abilities to collect and distribute personal data? Why or why not?
3. List one way you can prevent your personal data from being gathered or remove your existing digital footprint.