{"id":126,"date":"2016-01-19T18:13:00","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T23:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eiq.knx.mybluehost.me\/website_78d26930\/bigdatacourse?p=126"},"modified":"2016-01-24T17:02:01","modified_gmt":"2016-01-24T22:02:01","slug":"big-data-in-my-daily-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jjsylvia.com\/bigdatacourse\/big-data-in-my-daily-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Data in My Daily Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, my day began by filling out the ten page application document for the house I am planning to live in next year. The application required tons of personal information including my social security number, my birthdate, and my driver’s license number as well as a printed copy of my actual license. The application also inquired about my current residence, how much I am paying for where I currently live\u00a0and why I want to leave my current residence. This is first way in which I felt myself contributing to big data for the day. Whether I like it or not, the company needs most of this information to realistically do their job well.<\/p>\n

Later in the day, I went on Facebook. I don’t spend much time on Facebook, but I was taking a break from work in the library and decided to log on. One of the things I always notice about Facebook is that they know just how much I’ve been dying to order that adorable $200 Free People dress that I can’t actually afford. If I’ve been shopping online at all, Facebook does not let me forget. On one hand, I hate this. Seeing an ad for the item on Facebook just makes me want it even more, when maybe I had slightly pushed the thought to the back of my mind. But on the other hand, it still amazes me that the Internet can do this.\u00a0Usually, I can resist being persuaded by the ads, but sometimes they get me. Revolve Clothing is one of my favorite websites when it comes to shopping online. They have free shipping and returns, which is very convenient. They also carry a lot of the brands I love. When checking out, using your online account makes things even easier by\u00a0having your credit card and shipping information already saved.<\/p>\n

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This data, although only from a couple websites, says a lot about me. My gender, my style, my online shopping preferences, and the fact that I like the idea of\u00a0accessibility and convenience when it comes to my online lifestyle are just a few of the details it reveals. I’ve realized over the years though, that I need to be increasingly careful about giving out information so freely to every website that asks for it.<\/p>\n

Even if it was something I really wanted to do, I don’t think opting-out of my inclusion to big data would be a very feasible process. We don’t realize how much data we give away constantly, on a daily basis. Is there a way to “take back,” essentially, data that you have already given out? Or will it remain in a database of certain companies forever?<\/p>\n

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Today, my day began by filling out the ten page application document for the house I am planning to live in next year. The application required tons of personal information including my social security number, my birthdate, and my driver’s license number as well as a printed copy of my actual license. The application also
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