Vermont passes first law to crack down on data brokers

Re:Vermont passes first law to crack down on data brokers by matte_black on Monday May 28, 2018 @09:41PM (#17175842)

I didn't stand up for the data brokers because I wasn't a data broker, etc.. etc.. when they came for me, there was no one left to stand up... etc

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Re:Vermont passes first law to crack down on data brokers by quantum_magpie on Monday May 28, 2018 @10:01PM (#17175921)

This quote only works when you're using other neutral, but unrelated-to-you parties.

Data brokers are scum. They do not produce any value, they do not improve the society, they have no positive effect on anyone. No reasonable person should stand up to protect them from liability.

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Re:Vermont passes first law to crack down on data brokers by lovich on Tuesday May 29, 2018 @01:43PM (#17181343)

Agreed. The "didnt stand up for [x]" quote only works when we are passively letting groups be hurt. I would actively help to destroy this business model if possible

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