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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by AYBABTME on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @06:27PM (#18973886)
With Apple, you're the customer, not the product. For one, Apple defends and doesn't sell your data.
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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by handzbagz on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @05:15AM (#18977078)
Unless you happen to live in China.
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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by justinclift on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @10:11PM (#18975313)
> For one, Apple defends ...

It's fairly likely that's just PR. They're a US headquartered place, so would have to comply with NSL's (etc) just like every other US company.

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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by phs318u on Tuesday January 22, 2019 @11:29PM (#18975680)
Yes, they have to comply with NSLs. Difference though is the level of data they harvest on you. Google's business model requires they harvest as much as possible and in a way they ensure they can read it. Further, the bigger risk to most users is not NSL's, it's having some dodgy ad-corp buy your data and sell it to even dodgier companies.
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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by auslander on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @01:27AM (#18976142)
> and sell it to even dodgier companies

And banks and insurances for credit ratings. And for screening companies, that are contracted to evaluate your job application on basis of your purchases, locations and so on

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