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Then why do I have to sign off on 65 pages of “we collect every scrap of info about you short of sequencing your genome, and we would do that too if it weren’t
by transcriptase 4y ago
Then why do I have to sign off on 65 pages of “we collect every scrap of info about you short of sequencing your genome, and we would do that too if it weren’t a logistical nightmare” every time I install a piece of software or buy a device with wifi capability? Someone ought to relay this insight to tech companies - it would save them a fortune.
- astrange 4y agoBecause their having your data is a liability for them, not an asset, which is why they want to offload some liability on you.
- pixl97 4y agoIf it's a liability, where are the company ending fines and lawsuits?
- colejohnson66 4y agoThere aren’t any because you signed the TOS. Many people have tried class actions about these things, but they never get anywhere meaningful. Europe is trying with GDPR to tip the balance back to the users, but the countries are stuck with massive backlogs that prevent progress.
- selectodude 4y agoI just cashed a $400 check from Facebook for illegally using my data. I imagine they'll be more careful next time.