Uganda, Feb. 6 -- Technology

Technology offers the promise of advancement but what are the costs associated with an increasing prevalence in the use of different technological tools? While technology has simplified our lives, we have to think critically about balancing the convenience it offers over our privacy. As consumers of different services provided through technology, we usually take the easy choice of giving away our personal data. Most of us do not bother to read the long terms of use associated with using certain platforms.

Alot can arise from access to personal information collected through technology. Your personal data could be used to harm you financially, emotionally and mentally. If someone accessed your phone, they migh...