367
submitted 1 month ago by mox@lemmy.sdf.org to c/privacy@lemmy.ml
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Because that could easily make OSM banned in most countries?

[-] pineapple@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago

Yeah it would be bad if that happened. Governments really hate privacy.

[-] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 month ago

It's not just about privacy. In this case it's also about law evasion and possible hiding assistance.

[-] desktop_user@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

that is part of privacy

[-] orenishii@feddit.nl 3 points 1 month ago

Not really you can just download the osm world file and start your own instance.

[-] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Still the governments are so crazy now it can trigger them.

[-] mihor@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago

Why? Can you ban FOSS apps nowadays?

[-] GolfNovemberUniform@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Why?

I think it's obvious.

Can you ban FOSS apps nowadays?

Yes especially if it's Australia.

this post was submitted on 13 Nov 2024
367 points (100.0% liked)

Privacy

32482 readers
592 users here now

A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

In this community everyone is welcome to post links and discuss topics related to privacy.

Some Rules

Related communities

much thanks to @gary_host_laptop for the logo design :)

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS