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Data compiling is just too easy at this point. Anyone can spin up some instances and run webscrapers to compile profile pictures, writing samples, etc. Many
by aeternum 7y ago
Data compiling is just too easy at this point. Anyone can spin up some instances and run webscrapers to compile profile pictures, writing samples, etc. Many data leaks are available as torrents or hosted on pay-for-access sites likely from a variety of jursidictions.
Even with some kind of global cooperation, can regulations really solve the problem? They might prevent corporations from using the data for advertising, but I don't see them as actually addressing the privacy issue.
- bsenftner 7y agoThe regulations would prevent random scraped data from being compiled into official profiles used for official purposes, such as credit checks, security scans, and anything that can legally and official be used as verified information about you. Regulations need to be in place to prevent junk profiles compiled from dirty sources and then used as official information.