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Re:Why privacy is important, and having “nothing to hide” is... by jacquesm on Wednesday January 06, 2016 @07:25AM (#10850099)
Another important bit that contributes to your excellent comment is that software and data are very hard to control substances. Unlike physical goods such as precursors they can be transported through wires and all over the globe in less time than that it would take you to fill out that sign-off form.
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Re:Why privacy is important, and having “nothing to hide” is... by jazzyk on Wednesday January 06, 2016 @09:42AM (#10850692)
Also, when data is stolen, it is simply copied, the "original" remains on your computer - unlike physical items (which disappear when stolen). So it is really hard to notice.
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