datamining or collecting metadata is a big business which may soon require governments world wide to protect and treat their citizen's data in a manner like a utility such as water and electric. the consequences of large scale data collecting are not yet understood but we have witnessed the real world impacts of cyberwarfare. most citizens world wide do not comprehend the amount of data they share nor the amount of effort brought forth by the telecommunication industry, silicon valley and government.

with rare exception no individual has increased their security by giving leverage to another individual or entity.