The Intersection of Technology and Democracy: Strengthening or Threatening

Abuse of technology to avoid the fundamental rights of people leads society towards autocracy. The basic motive behind the inculcation of democracy is to protect inalienable rights like life, liberty, and property. However, in today’s world, these values are at bay because the authorities have superseded their basic roles. Governments are involved in various detective measures such as special recognition using thumbprints and other personal information for security reasons which are restricted in democratic societies.