Sociology
The Social Stratification of Digital Privacy and Surveillance Exposure
Quick fact
In the United States, low-income internet users are more likely to be tracked by advertisers and data brokers than affluent users, partly because they rely on cheaper services that monetize their data. This creates a 'privacy divide' where privacy becomes a luxury good.
Why this is interesting
Fancy a premium smartphone plan with 'extra privacy' for a fee? While some people can buy their way to privacy, others find themselves continually tracked and profiled. Why does your social position determine how much you are watched?