Posted on May 16, 2024
Army implements enhanced security measures for data
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Given its complete access to our data, do you have any concerns with the Army's new Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)?
We all know the Army doesn't make mistakes. Moreover, Army leadership has never abused their power, nor has the federal sector ever over-reached into the lives of its citizenry. But... this software does give the governement (specificaly the DoD I suppose?) absolute authorization to inspect and analyze any data on a Soldier's personal computer at any given time. I don't believe the government ever had that kind of access to my personal laptop before.
Let me say I don't mind making sacrifices as an American citizen in order to serve the country. I wear the uniform to serve, bottom-line. Yet, I also think Uncle Sam sould not have complete access to my personal life, and whatver data there is on me is part of that concept. Seems concerning from a general persepective. It's also very dysotopian to say, "It's for national security!" I know we had the same concerns with the Patriot Act in '01. I think then and now, that there are viable concerns of an engaged and knowledgable citizenry, and there should always be healthy tension as our sectors of national security and defense seek to do their jobs in a modern world, yet not infringe upon certain aspects of our individual liberty.
But, I admit I have much to learn. Anything I am missing? What are your thoughts?
We all know the Army doesn't make mistakes. Moreover, Army leadership has never abused their power, nor has the federal sector ever over-reached into the lives of its citizenry. But... this software does give the governement (specificaly the DoD I suppose?) absolute authorization to inspect and analyze any data on a Soldier's personal computer at any given time. I don't believe the government ever had that kind of access to my personal laptop before.
Let me say I don't mind making sacrifices as an American citizen in order to serve the country. I wear the uniform to serve, bottom-line. Yet, I also think Uncle Sam sould not have complete access to my personal life, and whatver data there is on me is part of that concept. Seems concerning from a general persepective. It's also very dysotopian to say, "It's for national security!" I know we had the same concerns with the Patriot Act in '01. I think then and now, that there are viable concerns of an engaged and knowledgable citizenry, and there should always be healthy tension as our sectors of national security and defense seek to do their jobs in a modern world, yet not infringe upon certain aspects of our individual liberty.
But, I admit I have much to learn. Anything I am missing? What are your thoughts?
Army implements enhanced security measures for data
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Posted 16 d ago
From an old retired soldier:
"access to my personal life"
I never felt I had a "personal life" while on active duty, especially with my access to classified material. I was limited where I could travel, who I could associate with, and what I could say.
But I agree there is a very thin line between national security and individual privacy/freedom.
"access to my personal life"
I never felt I had a "personal life" while on active duty, especially with my access to classified material. I was limited where I could travel, who I could associate with, and what I could say.
But I agree there is a very thin line between national security and individual privacy/freedom.
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