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Originally Posted by gmw
^This.^ It is possible to have business collect only data needed to perform their service and then to discard or protect that data afterwards. But many people seem to have been convinced by big business that once they share their data with that business that the business is free to do whatever they want with it. That it's all or nothing. It does not have to be like that.
Their work is done. They have pacified the population so that most no longer expect any better. Great for them, it means that people believe them when they disclaim responsibility: "Aw shucks. You don't mind do you? After all, it was your choice to give it to us, you didn't have to do that."
It is possible for them to do better, but they will only bother to try if the demand is there.
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You literally are quoting someone who, inadvertently, counters your claim. Small business collects data, and they use it. Your security has been compromised, and it didn't even take the internets to do it.
Again, your security was out the door long before the internet was a thing. Before anyone on this forum was born shop owners had clients information and used it. They may not sell it, but the information was out there.
So please, stop acting like Amazon/Apple/Google/Big Company are doing anything new, or anything that hasn't been done and is being done by small business. Also please stop with the "the populace has been pacified", it's no better than "stop wearing your tinfoil hat" which no one who disagrees with you has said of anyone who shares your opinion.