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> no other explanation except that government and business are colluding against the people whose data is being leaked in order to normalize a lack of privacy
by arduanika 8y ago
> no other explanation except that government and business are colluding against the people whose data is being leaked in order to normalize a lack of privacy
A bunch of different parties failed at a really hard thing, lots of times over many years, and some laws that are tough to write well haven't gotten written yet. Collusion most foul.
We need better laws with stricter fines, and the pressure has to come from the voters and from the subject-matter-experts, because you're absolutely right that it won't come from the corporations anytime soon.
- rhizome 8y agoTo be sure, I believe there is a global business coup against the people going on these days, and they have enjoyed much success. A bunch of different parties failed at a really hard thing, lots of times over many years There's a concept in US law called the "attractive nuisance," and the fact that data leaks have happened "lots of times over many years" raises that charge to negligence if not recklessness. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attractive_nuisance_doctrine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attractive_nuisance_doctrine
- arduanika 8y ago> I believe... Suit yourself. The only thing scarier than believing it's all a big conspiracy, is admitting that no one anywhere is in control. "A loose affiliation of millionaires, billionaires, and baby..."