It's understandable to feel overwhelmed by the constant news of data breaches. Your suggestion to limit the amount of information companies collect is a practical one, especially in a world where data security can't always be guaranteed. Implementing stricter data collection policies and shifting towards more secure methods like public/private keypairs for identity verification could indeed reduce the impact of these breaches. While it's a significant shift from current practices, it might be necessary to better protect individual privacy and security in the long run.