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This suggests an interesting tactic to build public support for mass surveillance. Don't do it it secret, but also don't talk about monitoring individual behavi
by closeparen 7y ago
This suggests an interesting tactic to build public support for mass surveillance. Don't do it it secret, but also don't talk about monitoring individual behavior. Instead, make it about regulating the service provider.
"We need all your GMail so we can fine Google for failed deliveries and spam" is a much better story than "We need all your GMail to make sure you're not a terrorist" but of course the effect is the same.
- scarejunba 7y agoOh, I made a similar comment. I absolutely agree. I think this is a sound strategy and the outcome is pretty desirable. It will make us safer and more peaceful at the risk of being exploitable by governments. Fortunately, many people who advocate for privacy are also big on regulation and standards, so your backdoor may sell well in that demographic.
- Nasrudith 7y agoThey are already heavily using it. See the telecom retroactive immunities, the lawful intercept requirements, and their persistent attempts to draft corporations to break Cryptography. Despite the US being the biggest beneficiary of Cryptography. They are all lazy stupid bastards.
- Spooky23 7y agoMass surveillance is here already. This is about regulation and eventually consumption tax for cars.