Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley examine the growing backlash against Big Tech, from multibillion-dollar legal settlements and privacy controversies to surveillance cameras and opposition to massive AI data centers.
The discussion explores declining public confidence in technology companies, concerns about Flock license-plate recognition cameras, and the environmental and infrastructure challenges associated with hyperscale computing facilities. Electricity consumption, water usage, noise pollution, and local opposition are creating new obstacles for an industry accustomed to rapid expansion.
For accounting professionals, these developments raise important questions about cloud computing, client confidentiality, vendor accountability, and regulatory compliance. Randy and Brian explain why trusting a familiar technology brand is no substitute for evaluating its security practices, contractual commitments, and data governance.
They also offer practical recommendations for managing vendor relationships, including reviewing privacy policies, identifying subprocessors, examining access logs, and negotiating data portability and exit provisions.
The central message: Technology remains essential to modern business, but responsible adoption requires greater transparency, stronger governance, and informed professional judgment.
The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology.
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