[nlbrown]

Where are the "good guys" fighting against this sort of oppression? Are they relegated to coding encrypted messaging apps or is there a strong network of technologists who are working on legal ways to foil these types of systems?

[BrianOnHN]

For one, developers can gain some morality and stop working for these companies.

There will always be someone to replace them, but you'll certainly slow down the progress.

[dawg-]

The best answer is to make this kind of thing illegal. The technological shift has outpaced our legal framework for privacy and ownership of our information is not yet a fully protected human right. Support people who are advocating for legal change.

Electronic Privacy Information Center - lobbyist group based on DC

Electronic Freedom Foundation - Bay Area roots

ACLU - obviously

[panax]

They're getting harassed too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mEpdfPJq6w

https://mclynasforsheriff.com/pcso-corruption/