The fact that data and information are new wealth is certainly not new.
Let's say that perhaps information has become too much, and that true wealth is in the hands of those who can filter, manage and use it for their own purposes.
yes, its not really new at all. but i think, it's now that more individuals become aware of it. it has long been used by so many companies for their businesses. and youre correct, those who know how to fully utilise that information have the actual gain with these big data.
so if youre a very private person, be alert on what youre signing up for or what possible data that youre giving to social media and the likes
I am agree the data and the information are the main source of companies. We can consider it as engine of a car. We can't run our car without engine.