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I am curious why you think that these companies shouldn't be able to use your data because you paid for the software. Just because you paid for a software lice
by wilsonnb 8y ago
I am curious why you think that these companies shouldn't be able to use your data because you paid for the software.
Just because you paid for a software license doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with said software.
I understand why people don't like this but I don't understand what principles people use to decide that it is immoral or should be illegal.
- mdekkers 8y agoJust because you paid for a software license doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with said software. Just because I bought their software doesn't mean they get to do what they like with my data, or my systems. The only right these companies get is that they can give me their software to use.
- wilsonnb 8y agoIt does mean they can do what they want with your system because the hardware and software are so closely linked. If Microsoft doesn't have the right to control your system then they can't sell you an operation system. That's what an OS does. I also do not see why you think they have no right to your data. If you send them the data, they should be able to use it for whatever purpose they want that you agree to in the license. Assuming it's not illegal for some other reason, like credit card fraud. I don't understand what principles people use to decide that they own all of their data and all data about themselves. It doesn't make sense to me.