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Re:U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Fac... by kerkeslager on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @10:39AM (#22170341)
Telling people you're doing something, but giving them no other options, isn't good enough.

There are roads near me which do "toll by mail" where they snap a picture of your license plate, and then bill you the toll even if you don't have EZ-Pass. There are signs which announce this, but unless you're planning to drive 90 minutes out of your way, those sections of highway aren't avoidable.

Even if there are other viable options, the average citizen doesn't really understand the implication of losing their privacy, so they can't make an educated decision about whether to give it up. A simple sign doesn't solve that fundamental problem.

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Re:U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Fac... by tictok4 on Tuesday January 28, 2020 @08:49PM (#22176377)
It'd inform those that weren't aware at least...

Some of which may find it reprehensible. And maybe lobby to change.

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Re:U.S. Gov Privacy Watchdog Under Pressure to Recommend Fac... by kerkeslager on Wednesday January 29, 2020 @10:07AM (#22181285)
Sure, it's a step in the right direction, but you said "I'd be content with...", i.e. you're content with stopping there, which isn't nearly a good enough spot to stop.
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