> It doesn't matter what promises are given, because all promises can be broken with enough leverage. This has always been the case. Before, it was the threat

> It doesn't matter what promises are given, because all promises can be broken with enough leverage. This has always been the case. Before, it was the threat of imprisonment for speaking out against your government, and having higher taxes levied. Now, it's simply privacy, since that is the key to the countries/companies gaining without literally stealing from you.