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Good. Unfortunately this is the only way we'll learn to stop giving vital information, or even truthful information, to any and every site that asks for it.
I sympathize with those whose data was leaked but I don't agree that there will ever be sufficient security or protections of privacy.
There's a company which will give you a >40in LCD smart TV to keep, for as long as you want it, with the catch that the second screen that comes with the TV (it's a screen that is a couple of inches tall and spans the width of the device) is on at all times and only plays ads.
There's also a camera that actively films you and records your audio, video. It's also on all the time.
The company makes it clear that they're giving you a free, very well specced TV with all the amenities, and in return they'll collect your data. It's surprising how many people (who otherwise can't afford a TV) said yes.
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That's wild to me. I'd rather eat my own flesh than be subjected to forced ad viewing.
TVs are historically cheap. I'm not trying to dunk on the poor but I just can't see how that invasion of privacy is worth $300.
You can get a TV for as low as 79 from bestbuy