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submitted 1 year ago by beefpeach@infosec.pub to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

So, I recently moved about 6 months ago. Have only given my real address and name to the DMV, Phone Company, Internet, and rental property(obviously knows my real address)

Ran Optery and found out that over 80 data brokers have my legit new address already.

Feeling like privacy is just some kind of wet dream at the moment. I do everything right, I think but no matter what the 4 companies I have given my information too will constantly sell my personal data no matter what.

It’s truly sad the direction America is going towards, all for some more money.

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[-] Helix@feddit.de -2 points 1 year ago
[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 year ago

We have been voting for centuries and this is still a problem.

[-] Helix@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago
[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I am. Revolution, however, needs the people to have any chance at succeeding.

[-] Helix@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago
[-] privacybro@lemmy.ninja 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

educating is hardly an option anymore. the only way to get people to do anything is to brainwash them

[-] Helix@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Brainwashing is also a form of education.

[-] privacybro@lemmy.ninja 1 points 1 year ago

fair enough lol

[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Easier said than done. Not like we have a choice rn.

[-] NotSoCoolWhip@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Which candidate is running on privacy as their main issue?

[-] Helix@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I don't know, because I don't know where you live. I kind of want to assume you're Murican, since they have no idea that there are other countries where you can vote.

this post was submitted on 17 Nov 2023
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