An opinion piece by Md. Mahin Uddin, published on February 14, 2026, argues that individuals are unknowingly surrendering vast amounts of personal data—such as names, locations, preferences, and behaviors—in exchange for so-called free digital services. The article highlights that major technology companies, including social media, search engines, and e-commerce platforms, are turning user data into a commodity for targeted advertising and profit. Algorithms now influence what information people see, shaping opinions and even political views.
The author warns that both corporations and governments are benefiting from this data economy, often at the expense of user privacy. State surveillance and administrative data use blur the line between security and intrusion, while users have little control over how their data is stored or shared. The lack of transparency and awareness leaves citizens vulnerable, especially those less informed or technologically literate.
The article concludes that digital data has become as valuable and risky as oil, urging the creation of transparent policies, accountability mechanisms, and public awareness to protect digital rights and prevent growing inequality in data control.
মো. মাহিন উদ্দিন প্রকাশ : ১৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ১৯ মো. মাহিন উদ্দিন ডিজিটাল যুগে আমরা প্রতিদিন অজান্তেই কিছু দিচ্ছি—নাম, বয়স, অবস্থান, পছন্দ-অপছন্দ, চিন্তা, অনুভূতি—এমনকি আমাদের ঘুম থেকে জাগার সময়টুকুও। প্রতিটি ক্লিক, সার্চ, লাইক ও স্ক্রল জমা হচ্ছ
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