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In no way am I disputing the accuracy of the article, or the necessity for alarm and precautions. I will however say, that PIA sells the kind of services you mi
by M_Grey 10y ago
In no way am I disputing the accuracy of the article, or the necessity for alarm and precautions. I will however say, that PIA sells the kind of services you might look for to combat such measures, so consider the source too.
- personjerry 10y agoSo if telecoms can't legally sell the data, doesn't that mean that there is no need for the services of PIA?
- M_Grey 10y agoNo, and in fact I've used PIA and been very happy with them before. I'm just saying that when you consider your options, and your risk profile, keep all factors in mind.
- blunte 10y agoThere are many uses for a VPN beyond this privacy concern. My two reasons I use it are: 1. I'm on someone else's wifi that I don't fully trust (or is an open wifi) 2. I need to "be" in a country different than where I'm currently using my computer. This is the most common need, since I'm an American expat living in Netherlands (and traveling in other countries).
- M_Grey 10y agoAs someone who enjoys British television, but is maddened by geoblocking of content that is not otherwise available, even for purchase... yes, just that.
- splitrocket 10y agoIt's not difficult to both read the resolution itself (less than a page): https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/34/text https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-joint-re... And in turn, refer to the regulations to which it refers: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/02/2016-28006/protecting-the-privacy-of-customers-of-broadband-and-other-telecommunications-services https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/12/02/2016-28... The summary at the top is fairly succinct. Essentially, PIA is correct, despite any incentive they might have to report it.
- noobermin 10y agoWould it make sense for this to be the link?