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Re: WTF said by kapil:I also think some of the other examples you give, lexis-nexis, choicepoint et al, are also egregious violations of privacy. There is entirely too much data about individuals that is within the control of corporations. That's the point I was getting at. What telcos do with position data may not be any different than what's happening with all kinds of consumer (and public record) information.
It doesn't bother me too much that such info is available. For example, an eviction or coverage database could save me money on rent or insurance because I've been responsible in both regards. But, it bothers me how these databases are privately owned, and often exist in multiple "background check" service providers. Even if you could find all your information, you have no rights over it (like, correcting derogatory information).
I think that impacts people in much more palpable ways than "Da man knows I hung out all day between the plasma donor and methadone treatment centers."
I think people get wound up about the wrong stuff.
Mark |
