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Crucial security incidents, such as the disconcerting events at Ring—an Amazon-owned home security company—demonstrate the risks posed by inadequate data protection. Employees previously had unrestricted access to users’ camera footage, resulting in numerous invasions of privacy, reinforcing the idea that designated layers of security must be in place to protect user data.
However, the burdens of data breaches extend beyond corporate negligence; individuals with re-used passwords or who fail to use multifactor authentication expose themselves to further risks. This points to broader issues related to consumer responsibility when using technology.