Re:Facebook, Google Fund Nonprofits Shaping Privacy Debate
by SpicyLemonZest on Monday November 18, 2019 @11:52AM
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How do you know EPIC isn’t representing the interests of its own donors? I don’t think you’re applying a consistent standard here.
Re:Facebook, Google Fund Nonprofits Shaping Privacy Debate
by Despegar on Monday November 18, 2019 @12:56PM
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I was mainly attacking those think tanks for providing air cover for tech industry interests. I'm sure there are actual examples of tech companies also donating to EPIC, as well as employees of tech companies.
The EFF, popular with many tech workers, also falls into the latter group. They've started to pivot post all the privacy scandals of the past few years, but in general they've taken positions that align with the tech industry. There's a reason why they've been preoccupied with government surveillance but have been silent (until recently) about corporate surveillance.