The conflict between security and privacy is becoming a major problem in today's society. Recently, the National Security Agency has come under scrutiny due to espionage allegations. Similar claims are coming not only from the authorities, but also from the public. For example, we are enjoying an evening at a restaurant when a group of teenagers arrive. Before it is noticed, some teenagers take photos with cell phones. The table covers most of the occupied area; therefore, every person in this general area is included in it. Moments later, a teenager uploads this photo to various social media sites to share it with captions indicating the current location. Although no one has given consent, photos are circulating with thousands of strangers in the countless domains of the Internet. Not only are these images ubiquitous on the web and an invasion of privacy, but people viewing these images are able to discover their recent movements with the click of a button. Due to rapid advancements in technology, similar acts like these are becoming almost inevitable. But it is precisely these advances that help us live in a free and open society. To prevent intrusions while maintaining security, restrictions must be placed on consumer devices, security device capabilities, and government capabilities. Google Glass is a new form of technology that is turning heads everywhere. Glass is a wearable computing device with a frame-like construction comparable to everyday eyeglasses. The frame consists of nose pads, a touchpad, and a small heads-up display located just above the right eye. The problem is not the device itself, but what it is capable of. A camera sits next to the screen...... middle of paper ...... patiently waiting for the answer to be clarified. Works Cited Downey, Sarah A. Con How glass could shatter privacy. Penske Business Media, July 8, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. Kelleher, Kevin. Through the looking glass. PMC. Penske Business Media, July 8, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. Kelly, Heather. After Boston: the advantages and disadvantages of surveillance cameras. CNN Technology. Cable News Network, April 26, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. Looking out, looking in. National Review. Gale Power Search, July 1, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. Big tech companies unite to fight government surveillance. The New American. American Opinion Publishing, Inc., January 6, 2014. Web. April 3, 2014. Richards, Neil M. The Dangers of Surveillance. Harvard Law Review. Np, May 20, 2013. Web. April 3, 2014. Smith, Patricia. Edward Snowden: traitor or hero. New York Times from the start. Scholastic Inc., February 24, 2014. Web. April 3 2014.