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my belief (without proof) is that in a world of big data, we're all likely on some sort of govt database with a note about what we do or dont do but as a privac

my belief (without proof) is that in a world of big data, we're all likely on some sort of govt database with a note about what we do or dont do but as a privacy enthusiast I'll continue making it as difficult as possible for anyone to syphon off my data easily and for free. I've also recently become aware of the depths of how insecure our data really is. windows recall is one problem, but they make the o/s, whos to say they arent sending data to hq about you anyway. then you have firmware that can do what it wants before you even get to the o/s layer. encryption is nice if you own all the hardware and software before you hit the network (like on an embedded device for example) but then what about the security at the receivers end? even the pro's make mistakes in this area. so while i try not to give away my data for free, if youre networked, your not 100% secure. im not even sure what other toys eavesdroppers have to get around problems but it sure is an interesting field!

IlikeKitties 11mo ago
> my belief (without proof) is that in a world of big data, we're all likely on some sort of govt database with a note about what we do or dont do but as a privacy enthusiast I'll continue making it as difficult as possible for anyone to syphon off my data easily and for free. Almost certainly true! Clearview AI is being sued because they scraped the internet for all our faces. Ever posted a picture of yourself attached with your name ANYWHERE, EVER? You are now in the database. I realized that a talk i held at a software conference was posted on the internet and that meant that of course i'm now forever in all AI Databases anywhere. There's a reason the NSA build yottabytes of storage for metdata and connections: Save now, decrypt later when Quantum Computers are ready. Every App, website, even your OS is spying on you. Ever google "Tor" or "Tails OS"? Congrats you are now in the NSAs Database as a potential extremist[0] That being said: The least we can do is make surveilance more expensive. Use Tor, throwaway browser sessions, encrypted cloud storage etc. Your average normie is an open book with everything readable in the cleartext. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XKeyscore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XKeyscore

IlikeKitties 11mo ago

> my belief (without proof) is that in a world of big data, we're all likely on some sort of govt database with a note about what we do or dont do but as a privacy enthusiast I'll continue making it as difficult as possible for anyone to syphon off my data easily and for free. Almost certainly true! Clearview AI is being sued because they scraped the internet for all our faces. Ever posted a picture of yourself attached with your name ANYWHERE, EVER? You are now in the database. I realized that a talk i held at a software conference was posted on the internet and that meant that of course i'm now forever in all AI Databases anywhere. There's a reason the NSA build yottabytes of storage for metdata and connections: Save now, decrypt later when Quantum Computers are ready. Every App, website, even your OS is spying on you. Ever google "Tor" or "Tails OS"? Congrats you are now in the NSAs Database as a potential extremist[0] That being said: The least we can do is make surveilance more expensive. Use Tor, throwaway browser sessions, encrypted cloud storage etc. Your average normie is an open book with everything readable in the cleartext. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XKeyscore https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XKeyscore