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The video tape law was created basically a reaction to someone finding out and revealing Robert Bork (then a SCOTUS nominee)'s video rentals. The rentals thems
by throwaway81523 8mo ago
The video tape law was created basically a reaction to someone finding out and revealing Robert Bork (then a SCOTUS nominee)'s video rentals. The rentals themselves were bland, featuring stuff like Disney films, but I guess Congress got scared. It passed by wide margins at the time. I wonder if they are still scared the same way.
Background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_Privacy_Protection_Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_Privacy_Protection_Act
- chmod775 8mo agoIt's one of my favorite examples of those in power absolutely losing their shit when surveillance and violation of privacy happens to them.
- deltoidmaximus 8mo agoNow they'd just pass a law providing only themselves privacy, like how chat control in the EU always has an exemption for those in power.