Activity Quote by Tim Berners-Lee
“The amount of control you have over somebody if you can monitor internet activity is amazing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2013 World Wide Web Conference, Tim Berners-Lee
Monitoring online behavior gives unprecedented power over individuals.
In simple terms: Internet surveillance grants great control.
Recognize privacy risks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government oversight
- corporate data collection
- personal relationships
- online advertising
- cybersecurity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you protect personal privacy?
- What limits should be set on monitoring?
Power can be abused without accountability.