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People with nothing to hide need not be bothered about surveillance, Supreme Court says
(www.thehindu.com)
This is in India
this post was submitted on 20 Dec 2025
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Ah, the old "nothing to hide, nothing to worry about" fascist argument
Thing is, at all times but especially under fascist governments, everyone has something to hide. Having something to hide is a normal part of being a human being among others.
It's not about whether someone has things to hide, it's about that person having the power the right to choose what is known about them.
Privacy is a facet of power, which is why it has been codified as a right; to prevent exploitation and abuse.
"I need privacy not because my actions are questionable, but because your judgement and intentions are." - Stéphane Bortzmeyer
Translation: "Anonymous, please doxx my pr0n history"
So they'll unredact the Epstein files right?
India can't do this.
So they'll remove their ban on "India: The Modi Question" right?
If you are doing nothing wrong then you don't need to hide your face or need guards.
~~From the same group of assholes doing everything possible to assist with the blockade of the turnip pedo-files.~~
I’m an idiot.
The Supreme Court of India, or the State of Telangana?
Ha, what an asshole I am. My apologies.
Did anyone read the article first before commenting
I made sure to read enough of it to know that it is in India, and that it is a bullshit heavily fucked decision that will absolutely attract the attention of all the wrong people.
That's not as bad as what I read, could you fill me in on the issues? From what I can understand, the SC of India claims the stupid yet very widely accepted opinion of "you have nothing to hide so don't be afraid" but the state is taking a strong opinion against it. I read many good arguments for privacy by the state, while the SC just parroted the same opinion over and over again.