While I can see both sides of the argument, it is important for people to understand that their right to privacy on the Internet is changing. On March 23rd, 2017, the Trump administration moved to dismantle consumer Internet privacy protections that were put in place during the Obama administration.
This means that YOUR Internet Service Provider (ISP) has the ability to track and share and/or sell your website browsing and mobile app information without your permission.
To learn more about how this can or will affect you, we suggest doing your own due diligence and reading up on what has happened. Here are some excellent articles that can start you on that path:
- Congress Moves to Strike Internet Privacy Rules From Obama Era – NY Times, March 23, 2017
- Trump just killed Obama’s internet-privacy rules – here’s what that means for you – Business Insider, April 4, 2017
- The Senate Prepares to Send Internet Privacy Down a Black Hole – Wired, March 22, 2017
- Trump signs internet privacy repeal – The Hill, April 3, 2017
- Here’s How to Protect Your Privacy From Your Internet Service Provider – Moyers and Company, April 18, 2017