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Re:Windows package manager does not permit opting out of tel... by TeMPOraL on Thursday May 21, 2020 @11:42AM (#23259775)
I would say that company size is any size. Being small is not an excuse from violating your users' privacy and confidence.
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Re:Windows package manager does not permit opting out of tel... by reaperducer on Thursday May 21, 2020 @12:39PM (#23260738)
This is true. A doctor's office of one still has to adhere to HIPAA privacy rules. Why should a software developer of any size get a pass?
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Re:Windows package manager does not permit opting out of tel... by saagarjha on Thursday May 21, 2020 @01:34PM (#23261688)
Because they've been getting a pass for years and it's painful to give up something that you've been doing. Oh, wait, you're telling me that's not a valid reason?
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