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If you don't mind me asking what is so important about privacy?

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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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The red scare is a pretty good example for the US

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deweydecibel@lemmy.world
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You don’t even have to go that far back. It’s literally happening right now as red states seek to punish women who seek abortions.

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What was it? Kansas? That literally opened an anonymous report page for people who were trans or supported trans rights? What will they do with that data, is the question. Because they’re definitely not pushing HRT, therapy or counselling via ads.

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