In the aftermath of the 11th September, the quest of security has almost became at the core of the political debate. In fact, most of the governments have became wary that everyone could threaten nation's security. That's why, a lot of measures have been implemented often at the expense of civil liberties. Does our world look like Big Brother ?
Most of the governments, apalled by terrorism, have challenged privacy, deeming that safety prevails over civil liberties. In fact, many countries have pushed through repressive laws, America and Britain are relevant in that respect. Agents can eavesdrop on private phone cells, read emails, impinge into medical records, bank statements in order to detect a supposed terrorist. Technology's progress has actually enhanced the efficiency and the novelty of means.
In fact, the convenience of technology seems to encroach upon the private sphere. Closed-circuit cameras, for instance, peer at citizens from street corners, in banks, in airports. Anywhere. Anytime. Now, personal date are stored, analysed to discover patterns and to predict future behavior.
Besides, cities are full of cameras and unfettered surveillance has been implemented in all the areas. For instance, DNA has became a popular tool to help detecting terrorists. In Britain, DNA is taken from everyone and it is arrested and recorded for life even if the person is aquitted. Though TV show convey the idea that it is an efficient mean, it remains dubious. Companies have access to amounts of data about people and they do not realize about information they provide when they use their credit or shop loyalty card.
Most of the governments, apalled by terrorism, have challenged privacy, deeming that safety prevails over civil liberties. In fact, many countries have pushed through repressive laws, America and Britain are relevant in that respect. Agents can eavesdrop on private phone cells, read emails, impinge into medical records, bank statements in order to detect a supposed terrorist. Technology's progress has actually enhanced the efficiency and the novelty of means.
In fact, the convenience of technology seems to encroach upon the private sphere. Closed-circuit cameras, for instance, peer at citizens from street corners, in banks, in airports. Anywhere. Anytime. Now, personal date are stored, analysed to discover patterns and to predict future behavior.
Besides, cities are full of cameras and unfettered surveillance has been implemented in all the areas. For instance, DNA has became a popular tool to help detecting terrorists. In Britain, DNA is taken from everyone and it is arrested and recorded for life even if the person is aquitted. Though TV show convey the idea that it is an efficient mean, it remains dubious. Companies have access to amounts of data about people and they do not realize about information they provide when they use their credit or shop loyalty card.
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