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> I wanted easy privacy > Uber [..] Grindr Can I just comment how contradictory this is? I understand "privacy" means different things to people, but when use

> I wanted easy privacy > Uber [..] Grindr Can I just comment how contradictory this is? I understand "privacy" means different things to people, but when used like this it's diluted to an arbitrary buzzword. What I mean is: Grindr Shares Personal Information With Third-Parties: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16735956 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16735956 Uber pulls U-turn on controversial tracking of users after trip has ended: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/aug/29/uber-u-turn-tracking-users-after-trip-ended-app-user-privacy-new-ceo https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/aug/29/uber-u-tu... Uber has user route history, payment history, etc, and law enforcement is readily utilizing this data, e.g. in the recent Jussie Smollet fiasco, in cases. Even if you're not worried about that, Uber had a massive data breach, which they were investigated for and fined.

amaccuish 7y ago
The thing is, I wanted to use an open source OS that doesn't track me. I understand that to be able to use certain services on top I must accept closed source software and the privacy issues but that's a trade off I'm happy to make. My phone pinging some server every 5 minutes with my location and to download more ads doesn't benefit me however.
mcv 7y ago
A lot of people have problems with some privacy violations but not with others. Until recently, I trusted Google with my data but not Facebook, because I felt I knew how Google operated. Since then, Google has lost my trust, and now I'd like to restrict their access to my data.