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I'm more concerned that any stored data about me and you can and likely will be lost or traded or simply stolen and used for any purpose a criminal organization or corporation can invent. Data that sits somewhere can be taken at any time. Imagine all of your personal/financial data and even connections winding up in the hands of someone with a nefarious intent. You don't know it, you can't sue anyone, you can't defend yourself, you are likely ruined.


Massive surveillance, whether for marketing or "national security", definitely eases identity theft.

I'm also troubled that people are accessing, consuming, using data about me without my knowledge or consent. I would like to know if someone cares that I'm meditating with the Buddhists monks or really love collecting Beannie Babies.




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