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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ZenkorSoraz@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

What harm does public data have to you? Couldn't one just ignore the ads? You can't see anyone watching you, is public data good for public records? (I'm just curious). I know this sounds weird but is public data good for historical preservation and knowledge increasing the importance of the individual? And does public data lead to better products?

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[-] Rusticus@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

You may have nothing to hide, but you have everything to protect.

Hypothetical: if everyone has access to your data and habits it is trivial to modify that data to frame you for nefarious activities. In other words, why the fuck would you want every rando to be searching in your underwear drawer?

[-] platysalty@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

rando to be searching in your underwear drawer?

Great analogy. There's no shame in wearing underwear or showing it to people.

But how would you feel about someone digging through your underwear without your consent?

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