Context yields insights into who we are and the implicit, hidden relationships between us. A complete set of all the calling records for an entire country is therefore a record not just of how the phone is used, but, coupled with powerful software, of our importance to each other, our interests, values, and the various roles we play.
via Phew, NSA Is Just Collecting Metadata. You Should Still Worry | Wired Opinion | Wired.com.
…careful analysis of electricity usage patterns in very small intervals could be used to determine what TV show you are watching…
via Who needs the NSA? Your dishwasher is already watching every move you make – Quartz.
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