The U.S. government is a key customer of data brokersappleinsider.com/articles/24/01/26/us-defense-and-intelligence-services-are-buying-troves-of-data-about-americans-on-the-open-market
505 sats \ 3 comments \ @TNStacker 27 Jan privacy
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21 sats \ 1 reply \ @xz 27 Jan
"According to the FTC, it is not enough for a consumer to consent to an app or website collecting such data , the consumer must be told and agree to their data being sold to government contractors for national security purposes ."
Would the FTC be able to do anything? One senator raising the issue sounds toothless The administration (if it actually administrated) would look at anti-monopolization regulations of key industries. One thing's clear, Brandon does jack. The United States needs to wake up to 'Alphabet' by encouraging domestic competition, or you live in The People's Rep. of Googley.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @TNStacker OP 27 Jan
I think they are going to start some of the first real antitrust actions since Ma Bell (AT&T). I just don't think there's much tooth left in the means that exist.
The Intel-State is real and it is armed and rich in fiat.
Stack Sats and stay humble!
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @brandonsbytes 27 Jan
how else is Google supposed to stay in business?
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