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A Proposed Law Would Force Internet Companies to Spy on Their Users for the DEA | The Cooper Davis Act would force tech companies to report suspected drug activity to the government. Experts say it... (gizmodo.com)

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The Cooper Davis Act would force tech companies to report suspected drug activity to the government. Experts say it would be a disaster for digital privacy.

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[-] 6mementomori@lemmy.world 70 points 1 year ago

it's never about the drugs, it's never about the kids, it's never about the anything

[-] mawkishdave@lemmy.world 51 points 1 year ago

It's about the money and power.

[-] Buddahriffic@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago

With a seasoning of hate.

[-] TheLobotomist@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 year ago

Truer words were never spoken

[-] GatoB@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Yep, "they do it for that" and not to do the same as they did with dotcom

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