Centralization: A Privacy Paradox

The traditional model of data storage is heavily reliant on centralized databases. These central points of data accumulation offer efficiency and convenience but at a significant cost to privacy. Centralized systems create lucrative targets for cyberattacks. A single breach can expose the personal information of millions of users. Examples abound, from the Equifax breach affecting 147 million people to more recent massive leaks involving social media platforms.

Centralization also raises concerns about control and surveillance. Large corporations and, in some countries, governments can access or potentially misuse vast amounts of personal data. This control poses significant risks not only to individual privacy but also to freedom of expression and democratic engagement.