Persuasive Essay On Privacy Vs Security

The debate between national security and privacy right is a debate that the country has been struggling with since 9/11. Privacy vs security is the trend of our generation. This topic always come to mind when we think of technology and its effect. And now in the wake of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, many may say giving up privacy is the price of security. Should we give up our Fourth Amendment Right for the sake of security? Apple and the FBI were in a court tussle about an iPhone 5c used by one of the shooters who died after killing 14 people last December in San Bernardino, California. Apple set a stage for legal showdown that could help define a constitutional right to privacy for Americans in the digital age. Apple is doing the right thing by saying NO and trying to guarantee that nobody can violate their customer’s privacy. It isn’t just about the San Bernardino killer’s secrets, it’s about everyone’s privacy. These iPhones contain important data and should be secured with all means. Apple also need to protect their worldwide brand by resisting the FBI’s request.
Apple has cooperated in the past to unlock dozens of phones in other cases, so why can’t it help the FBI unlock this one? Apple helped the government in unlocking some devices before, but they changed their stance after
If indeed they found a way to do it without the help of Apple, they better protect all the information. They wouldn't be ignoring the this kind of information, not the least of which would be what would happen if the very terrorists they claim to be fighting got hold of this information for themselves. This has less to do with security and far more to do with some in positions of power throwing their weight around trying to scare people into submission so that people will think more highly of them than they deserve. Privacy is