The best way to avoid all the issues of data collection and privacy matters, go retro. A classic is always in style. Are smartphones falling out of fashion? The more we learn about data gathering, the answer is becoming clearer. In the Age of Hyper Connectivity, digital arms length is looking like a safer option. Do you need to check Instagram, Messenger, What’s App every 2 minutes to get the latest news on people you do not know?
Another aspect of the feature phones is the battery life, many can go for days without a recharge. No need to carry around a power bank or search for a plug.
The writer has a smartphone but loves his old Nokia phone for its elegance, simplicity, and lack of addictive qualities.
Given the current crisis involving Facebook and CA, Black and Paper has decided to place its Facebook account on hold, no more postings for the moment. Although no laws have been broken, we feel the current level of trust is eroding on the social media platform. Why? It was an open secret about the Data Collection, a price all paid for using a free website, but Facebook continued to push the line and then crossed it without thinking of the consequences of its actions. Hubris has a funny way of biting the butt, even if you are tech giant with 2 billion followers. Facebook’s fatal mistake, taking its users for granted. Zuckerberg’s disarming “Everyday Joe” gray t-shirt cannot cover the fact his creation has become a bit of the creepy neighbor who leers through the peephole when you leave the apartment. Privacy for this company has become an