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> I don't think anyone believes CF will start selling data, that's not what the article argues. > Regardless, it's opt-out not opt-in. Which is against newer c
by tomxor 7y ago
> I don't think anyone believes CF will start selling data, that's not what the article argues.
> Regardless, it's opt-out not opt-in. Which is against newer consumer protection laws such as GDPR.
I understand the argument in theory.. but the reality is CF is a more trustworthy DNS provider than basically any consumer ISP in the EU.
- askmike 7y agoThis is where me and the author disagree with you. In most places in Europe there is a complete distrust of US companies and hosting anything on US soil. Historically we've seen many cases of US companies handing over data to US authorities (willingly or not).
- heavenlyblue 7y agoAnd practically, US companies are not restricted from selling of user data to third parties, while EU companies are.
- telmich 7y agoI think in most countries, government can approach domestic companies to hand over data in case of illegal action. The problem with the US is that data is being used against you, like recent events have shown.
- tomxor 7y agoThis is not speculation it's first hand opinion, I am from the UK, i distrust all UK ISPs, their DNS is filth and they are suspected of working with GCHQ... I agree US companies and US law in general are worse for data protection than the EU, but on per company basis CF is more trustworthy and half of the purpose of their DNS is to attempt to provide more privicy.