My experiences of the digitalization and future ideas
It’s been a really long journey from those slow-opening websites to today. If you had seen a glimpse of today then, you would not have believed the development. I believe that twenty years from now we will look back on time in the same way. Digitization requires keeping up with the times. Digitization will continue to make our everyday life and work in different fields easier. But still we have to keep the downsides in our mind because digitization brings with it a lot of risks. Digitalization requirements and regulations will certainly increase in the future. New services and applications come to the market constantly.
However, while getting to know the course, I have started to feel that my own experience is only scratching the surface. I have been able to participate in experiencing a big digital leap, I remember when GDPR was introduced and I have learned to use different tools and applications at work and school. I don’t have now any real ideas for the future, but I do know that I want to keep up with the times.
The risks of open digital society
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has had a significant impact since its implementation in May 2018. Here are some of the positive and negative effects I see:
Positive effects:
1. Enhanced data privacy
GDPR provides individuals with greater control over their personal data, ensuring that their information is handled with higher levels of privacy and security. This also provides security for my own personal data.
2. Transparency and accountability
Organizations are required to be more transparent about how they collect, process, and use personal data. This has led to greater accountability and my trust to businesses.
3. Improved data security
The regulation mandates stronger data protection measures, leading to better data security practices across organizations, reducing the risk of data breaches.
4. Unified data protection standards
GDPR establishes a single set of data protection rules across the European Union, simplifying compliance for businesses operating in multiple EU countries.
5. Consumer empowerment
Individuals have new rights under GDPR, such as the right to access, rectify, and delete their data, as well as the right to data portability and to object to data processing. I have also sometimes requested my information to be viewed. In my working life, I myself act as a data controller, so I am marked on the information importer’s report as a person handling registry matters. I update the statement together with our data protection officer every year. I handle some requests for information in my work.
6. Global influence
GDPR has set a high standard for data protection that has influenced privacy laws worldwide. Many countries have adopted similar regulations, raising the global bar for data privacy.
Negative effects
1.Costs
The cost of compliance can be significant
2. Operational challenges
Implementing GDPR-compliant processes can be complex and time-consuming. I find this sometimes hard.
3. Fines and penalties
The regulation imposes heavy fines for non-compliance, which can be financially devastating for businesses. This has created a climate of fear and caution, sometimes leading to overly restrictive data policies.
4. Bureaucratic requirements
The requirement for extensive documentation and the appointment of Data Protection Officers can add to the bureaucratic burden on organizations.
CHAT GPT
The Al had a understanding of the study secretary’s duties when I asked what does the study secretary do. It was also able to tell what skills or abilities the job requires, even though I didn’t ask. It was also able to give surprisingly detailed and precise instructions when I asked how to enter the credit report into the Primus system. At the end, however, it was said that workplaces can have their own instructions and practice for marking. Unfortunately, I couldn’t test the correctness of this answer, but I want to test this again when I get back to work.
The main challenge with AI is that there is no way to verify where the information came from when you can’t find the very original source. I haven’t used CHAT GPT many times yet so I wouldn’t trust 100% the information provided by it. But I think it would help me to search for the right information and to move forward in some stuck situations.
Self-reflection
As said, I haven’t used CHAT GPT many times yet. However, I was really surprised how precise instructions could be searched through it. I’ve only gotten to know the use of Al during my current studies, so I can’t wait to test its possibilities in working life. I am also interested in whether it is already used or instructed to be used at my workplace. The videos in the section were eye-opening. E.g. Andy Yen’s video “Think your email’s private?” made me think about the use of e-mail as a whole and what kind of composition I think my own use has already created.
Blogs that I chose to comment: