The decline of personal privacy and the loss of anonymity

As the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate, they will enter a world where their personal data has been extensively documented from a young age, thanks to social media and surveillance technologies. With over 12 million CCTV cameras and 30 million smartphones in Canada, privacy concerns are rising, as most Canadians express significant anxiety about the risks posed by AI to their personal information. Despite their heavy social media use, many young people remain cautious about sharing personal details, reflecting a growing awareness of privacy issues in the digital age.

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