Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s back door

Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by soraminazuki on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @07:24PM (#19041108)

> So how many individuals and organizations do I need to get permission from to install something on my phone?

The problem isn't about installing something on your phone, it's about handing over every single private communication you have with others without getting their approval. It contradicts your first assumption that people have _opted in_.

> All these privacy histrionics are supplanting all other individual rights, personal accountability has to break out of this permission loop, even legally speaking, otherwise no one would be able to do anything.

Are you're suggesting that no consent is necessary for you to put other people's private information on sale?

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Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by j16sdiz on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @09:16PM (#19041692)

Private correspondence is always like that.

If you send me a snailmail, I have all right to publish what you right to me (with a few exception, of course).

That's why we got all those email disclaimer nonsense.

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Re:Google’s also peddling a data collector through Apple’s b... by soraminazuki on Wednesday January 30, 2019 @10:00PM (#19041910)

You may have the right to publish some emails when necessary. It is a whole different thing to sell every bit of private correspondence to a third party in secret. Not only is it a betrayal of trust, a quick search on the internet suggests that it may be illegal in some cases[1].

[1] https://injury.findlaw.com/torts-and-personal-injuries/invas...

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