In today’s digital world, keeping our privacy safe has become harder than ever. Every day, people face privacy violations — like leaked personal photos, stolen data or spying. These are not just about losing information; they can deeply hurt people, leaving them feeling scared, ashamed and powerless.
Social media and technology, while useful, have made it too easy to share someone’s private moments without their permission. While companies collect and store personal data, many fail to ensure its security, putting users at risk. Even governments sometimes cross the line by watching people too closely.
This isn’t just a problem for big companies or the law — it’s also about how we behave as a society. Sharing someone’s private information, even as a joke, can cause real harm. We need stricter rules. Everyone should respect others’ privacy the way they’d want their own to be respected. Privacy is a basic right that protects our dignity and trust. It’s up to all of us — people, businesses and governments — to work together to keep it safe.
Aleena Minhas
Islamabad
