Although Google Glass is still in "development" stage to say that only developers can buy a pair (the rich cost of $ 1500) to create applications that run on them it is only a matter of time before they are available for anyone to use.
Since the announcement of Google Glass, there were a number of privacy issues raised about this new technology. Even the Congress has become involved in the discussion, after asking Google founders treat obvious privacy issues.
Unfortunately, Google did not respond to most privacy concerns about Google Glass, and those they did address were relatively obscure at best. General statements such as "Protecting the security and privacy of our users is a priority," have become the norm of recent giant search engines.
So what kinds of privacy issues if you're aware of? Well, with its front-facing camera, head-up display, and eye tracking software, just about everything you see can be monitored. Google Glass could even track your eye movements to determine what you seem to prefer or people that interest you while you are in public.
In total, there are a number of privacy concerns regarding Google Glass.
Google Glass can read your mind?
Each time you use a smartphone, you need to enable or unlock to-use for most. With an iPhone, for example, you have to drag a "button" to unlock the device, otherwise you will not be able to access its applications or make calls.
Google Glass, on the other hand, is always, always monitoring, measuring and recording your online behavior. Therefore, it is the perfect gateway into your subconscious.
This gateway behavior stems from the glass ability to track your eye movements. You might not think that this type of monitoring can provide a lot of insight, but in fact, your eyes can give a lot of information about you: what you think, what you want, and if you are ashamed, pleased to meet someone, or shy.
In fact, most of your eye movements are actually unconscious. You can prove with experience. The next time you're out and about, whether with friends or by yourself, remember this article and try to understand what you are watching.
If you were in a restaurant, were you watching TELEVISION? Have you been watching a stranger sat down not far from you? Have you paid attention to a waiter or waitress walking around the room while your thoughts wandering?
Too often we do not really know that we are in search of something until we have seen. It does not matter whether we are relaxed or nervous; our eyes can give a lot about what we think, even if we do not know we think.
Imagine the power of a program or an organization could have if it had access to that kind of information ...
Hacking could access any
Let's just paint a bigger picture "worst case scenario" on privacy issues surrounding Google Glass.
you were wearing your Google Glass almost everywhere you go. It was strange at first, but now you can not imagine being without this useful device. You when you go to the ATM, when you enter your PIN, and when you connect to your computer. In essence, it "sees" everything you see, and can record.
Where do you hide your spare keys at home? Have you put away when you were wearing your Google Glass? What's your home security system? Did you turn off when the bear? Could someone finally have access to all your registered Google Glass or "Saw?
A hacker could (and we say "might" because Google Glass has only been available to developers at the moment) to be able to tap into the camera and the software on your Google glass and essentially control everything you do, whether in real time or via recorded sequences.
or, if you can place your drink somewhere and lose? All information that was stored in your Google Glass is now in the hands of someone.
Many people have lost their phones and had to hunt or delete information remotely. Apparently, this feature will be available to Google Glass, but you can activate it in time to protect all this valuable information from thieves?
application of the law snooping
Currently, the laws of privacy and technology lags far behind the movement of technology. There continues to be a number of trial that slowly (the "snail's pace" would be generous) make their way to the Supreme Court to determine whether the enforcement agencies violate the Fourth Amendment law right to life private of a person.
When Google Glass is made public, there will be specific laws in place that will protect you see or experience with this incredible technology? Unlikely.
Today, the enforcement agencies of the law in some areas are making a concerted effort to predict crimes before they happen. To do this, these agencies use surveillance cameras, license plate readers, and reporting of crime to create profiles on personal characteristics and behavior of people. Is this science fiction? Or an episode of Person of Interest ?
This is the case, then what happens if you are sitting alone in a restaurant, and a person of interest wanders? Does the law enforcement able to access your Google Glass signal to watch what happens with their suspect? Will they be able to access your personal whereabouts to ensure that you are not committing crimes yourself?
At this time, Google Glass is rapidly shifting to public broadcasting, even though he really did not have open discussions, concrete on confidentiality issues surrounding this new technology. Keep the discussion going, and take steps to ensure that your privacy is protected to handle this type of device in your home.
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