> it would gradually become a norm It already is a norm. Companies and organizations leak data constantly and there are near zero repercussions. A best a tiny

> it would gradually become a norm It already is a norm. Companies and organizations leak data constantly and there are near zero repercussions. A best a tiny fine that's utterly irrelevant to their fiscal position. An hour of earnings. Meanwhile individuals who are trying to do good more often than not are accused of hacking, blackmailing, CFAA violations, etc and may end up with serious individual repercussions, fines, fees, or jail. It's absolutely not worth it on an individual basis. I cannot stress this enough.