A Slippery Surveillance Slope (opens in new tab)

Last week, three concerning tech stories raised issues about digital surveillance, unnecessary privacy and security risks, and the potential misuse of personal data. To some degree, people tolerate such risks — GPS tracking, always-on microphones, cameras everywhere — for the sake of convenience, utility, or safety. But where is the line crossed? The reaction to last week’s news gives an answer. Some people are quitting, canceling, or voting with their wallets. And the tech companies involved...