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Just because you're paying someone, it doesn't mean you can trust them with your data. If you put it online, expect someone to use it in a way you don't approve
by malvosenior 9y ago
Just because you're paying someone, it doesn't mean you can trust them with your data. If you put it online, expect someone to use it in a way you don't approve/know about. Even with auditing you can't be sure, it's only prudent.
Also, me and many others would never pay for online services like search and social media. I'd rather give up my data and use it for free. These services just aren't worth it to me. Probably not a popular opinion but it is true.
- gtsteve 9y agoIt feels a lot more powerful to have a contract that is audited than the current situation. At the very least a class action lawsuit can result if it is broken. I'm sure many do not care about paying for search and social media, and that's fine. I'd say it is a popular opinion actually - most of my friends who are not involved in technology don't really have a proper grasp of what all the fuss is about.
- malvosenior 9y agoYou would need to do that with every service though. Have air tight EULAs with every service, audit every service, sue every service... I still wouldn't trust it, malicious actors, acquisitions and more all could compromise your data eventually.