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Re:Tim Hortons app violated laws in collection of ‘vast amou... by Teever on Thursday June 02, 2022 @12:49AM (#31591457)
> a lot of people were forced to install the app just so they could collect an occasional free coffee/doughnut.

They weren't forced. No one held a gun to their head. They willingly traded their privacy for a donut.

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Re:Tim Hortons app violated laws in collection of ‘vast amou... by stanmancan on Thursday June 02, 2022 @09:25PM (#31603085)
There's nothing "willing" about it; the vast majority of users have no clue what private information these apps are hoarding.
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