315 Exposure: Data Infringement Becomes a New Challenge for Privacy Security

The Dark Side of the Digital Age: Challenges to Personal Privacy and Security

This year's CCTV 315 Gala exposed multiple cases of consumer rights violations using modern technology, which is shocking. These cases involve data infringement, mainly including the following aspects:

1. Abuse of facial recognition technology: Some businesses illegally collect customers' facial data without authorization.
2. Leakage of personal resume information: Some recruitment platforms have failed to properly protect job seekers' personal information.
3. Data traps targeting the elderly: Some mobile applications obtain users' sensitive information through complex tricks.

These cases indicate that, with the progress of society, the methods of criminals are constantly upgrading. In the past, the 315 Gala mainly exposed issues related to inferior products, but now it has evolved into quietly stealing and selling consumers' personal privacy.

In cases of facial recognition abuse, more than 20 well-known brand stores have installed facial recognition systems. These systems can capture customers' facial information without their knowledge and even analyze their expressions and emotional states. This practice seriously violates personal information protection regulations, as facial information is considered highly sensitive biometric data, and explicit consent from the individual must be obtained during collection.

What is even more concerning is that once the facial information collected illegally is leaked, it may be used for illegal purposes, posing a significant threat to personal privacy and security.

Another disturbing phenomenon is the leakage of job seekers' resume information. Many people provide real personal information, including their name, phone number, educational background, and work experience, when using third-party recruitment platforms. Although these platforms claim to protect user data, they actually sell this valuable personal information to third parties.

These cases highlight the severe challenges faced by personal privacy protection in the digital age. As consumers, we need to be vigilant and cautious about sharing personal information. At the same time, we call on relevant departments to strengthen regulation, impose strict penalties on illegal activities, and effectively protect citizens' data security and privacy rights.