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Feeling like Privacy is a lost war. (infosec.pub)

submitted 11 months ago by beefpeach@infosec.pub to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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So, I recently moved about 6 months ago. Have only given my real address and name to the DMV, Phone Company, Internet, and rental property(obviously knows my real address)

Ran Optery and found out that over 80 data brokers have my legit new address already.

Feeling like privacy is just some kind of wet dream at the moment. I do everything right, I think but no matter what the 4 companies I have given my information too will constantly sell my personal data no matter what.

It’s truly sad the direction America is going towards, all for some more money.

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[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I am. Revolution, however, needs the people to have any chance at succeeding.

[–] Helix@feddit.de 0 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Educate your peers then.

[–] privacybro@lemmy.ninja 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

educating is hardly an option anymore. the only way to get people to do anything is to brainwash them

[–] Helix@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Brainwashing is also a form of education.

[–] privacybro@lemmy.ninja 1 points 11 months ago

fair enough lol

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 11 months ago

Easier said than done. Not like we have a choice rn.