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Apart from providing service where previously there may have been none available, is the real value to Starlink that they get user-data on who is using their se

by uptown 3y ago

Apart from providing service where previously there may have been none available, is the real value to Starlink that they get user-data on who is using their service and what sites they're accessing? The same way a DNS provider can build a profile of its users based on the DNS record lookups -- or an ISP or VPN service can do the same. Don't we run the risk of Starlink becoming the only player providing this type of global service/access -- and leveraging the information collected from this business for use with advertising or to resell in ways that may not be in the best interest of the subscribers?

camhart 3y ago
Is the risk with starlink any different than verizon, comcast/xfinity, tmobile, etc?
- Liam2010 3y ago
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jonathanstrange 3y ago
What would be the difference to any other ISP / why do you single out Starlink? It seems that if you don't want them to get some information, you can use a VPN provider just like with any other ISP. Or did I misunderstand you?
complianceowl 3y ago
There's no difference between Starlink providing this service and any other ISP. Why didn't you ask what the value is for T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or Comcast? Nearly every app, website, phone service, credit union, IoT device is harvesting our data and selling it to the highest bidder with no regard for ethics and privacy -- but you're concerned that Starlink will resell subscriber data. Starlink is not only providing service where none was available. In many cases, it's providing service in rural areas for a fraction of the cost of other providers who were exploiting people with no other option. Most importantly, in an age where governments and corporations (including the US) have been working together to censor views that don't align with the current agenda -- increasing services and products that could be censorship-resistant is something that should be applauded -- not shamed.

by uptown 3y ago

camhart 3y ago

Is the risk with starlink any different than verizon, comcast/xfinity, tmobile, etc?

Liam2010 3y ago
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jonathanstrange 3y ago

What would be the difference to any other ISP / why do you single out Starlink? It seems that if you don't want them to get some information, you can use a VPN provider just like with any other ISP. Or did I misunderstand you?

complianceowl 3y ago

There's no difference between Starlink providing this service and any other ISP. Why didn't you ask what the value is for T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or Comcast? Nearly every app, website, phone service, credit union, IoT device is harvesting our data and selling it to the highest bidder with no regard for ethics and privacy -- but you're concerned that Starlink will resell subscriber data. Starlink is not only providing service where none was available. In many cases, it's providing service in rural areas for a fraction of the cost of other providers who were exploiting people with no other option. Most importantly, in an age where governments and corporations (including the US) have been working together to censor views that don't align with the current agenda -- increasing services and products that could be censorship-resistant is something that should be applauded -- not shamed.