Hello Everyone,

We have been exposed to privacy related issues over the recent years, ever since the Snowden revelation. While we generally know how data/metadata can be used to build a social graph, suggest us ads based on what we searched or talked about. I would like to know how it is actually done?

In case of services that can access user’s data/metadata like Facebook, Google and E2EE services where only metadata is accessible (in varying amounts) (assuming E2EE is implemented properly so only data is accessible). And, we also have I have nothing to hide or I don’t care if they use my data to suggest ads people. How do we make them understand the real implications of privacy & security and how breach of that data/metadata can impact them now or in the future.

Any resources to read more on these issues would be much appreciated. I’m gathering & reading up on resources from my own search through blogs & other social media platforms. Would like to know the views of lemmy community members here.

    • Rugged RaccoonOP
      2•3 years ago

      How would that metadata affect average users? those who use it for work, talking to friends and family. Why should they be worried about it?

        • Rugged RaccoonOP
          5•3 years ago

          And if you’re worried about surveillance capitalism, you location, the businesses you contact, the purchases you make are all super useful to build an advertising profile of you.

          This one!

          I have people I know from family to friends, ask me “So what? I get ton of ads and phone calls, this is another one, I don’t mind anymore.” My justifications end up either being lame or doesn’t cause any immediate concern, which leads to, ok I’ll check it out, just like an interviewer that says, “We’ll get back to you”, to which we certainly know the meaning for.

          I’m trying find some concrete examples & real life incidents, that would help people understand the importance of privacy. Cambridge Analytica is one thing that I have recommended/discussed that with friends I know.

            • Rugged RaccoonOP
              4•3 years ago

              So, basically they make money by polarizing/already polarized people?

          • @poVoq
            3•1 year ago

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    • Rugged RaccoonOP
      2•3 years ago

      I get that argument, so only if the Governments are concerned about this and take action against these entities, will more people become curious?