Online Security Quotes

“1973 Fair Information Practices:

- You should know who has your personal data, what data they have, and how it is used.
- You should be able to prevent information collected about you for one purpose from being used for others.
- You should be able to correct inaccurate information about you.
- Your data should be secure.

..while it's illegal to use Brad Pitt's image to sell a watch without his permission, Facebook is free to use your name to sell one to your friends.”
― Eli Pariser, The Filter Bubble: What the Internet is Hiding From You

“If you use social media,
don't ask for privacy.
If you want privacy,
don't use social media.”
― Abhijit Naskar, Dervis Vadisi: 100 Promissory Sonnets

“The death of privacy means the death of human freedom. Imagine a world of complete neural connection: shared thoughts and feelings. People begin to organize and gain access to impressive knowledge. Equality and Unity rule the day. Division and strife seem as though they will end. But soon, as with all non-private systems, things go wrong. Coercive minds dominate others. Minority thinking is literally wiped out. Variety and quirkiness smooth to dull conformity. Harassment, thought impossible, begins to flourish; innovation and imagination, needing isolation to develop, slow to a crawl. Unique thoughts dissipate as minds sync-up to the buzz of sameness.”
― Gabriel Custodiet, The Watchman Guide to Privacy: Reclaim Your Digital, Financial, and Lifestyle Freedom

“The World Wide Web can be a helpful place for statistics and facts, helpful hacks, and tips, but the digital world is also a place where security measures should be put in place, especially for youth.”
― Germany Kent

“In 2025, success in online business won’t just depend on hard work; it will depend on smart tools like a verified Cash App account that keeps every deal transparent.”
― Ruth Nelson & Beatrice P. Jaffe, I Can Read Words That Say -an