[draggnar]

The problem is the ownership. Do you own the data or does the company you post the data on own the data? This is a decision that needs to be made, and I believe that everyone knows the answer but can't take their eyes off the dollar signs.

[josefonseca]

> Do you own the data or does the company you post the data on own the data? This is a decision that needs to be made

This decision was made long ago. The remedy is called habeas data and YOU own your personal data and nobody else. Whether other parties(like an employer) can USE your data, is a matter of contract and agreement. But who owns it is already decided.

[draggnar]

Did not know this. The transparency of control over data needs to be much clearer.

But how about if Google collects its OWN information about me. Does that fall under habeas data?

[josefonseca]

> But how about if Google collects its OWN information about me. Does that fall under habeas data?

Anyone whom you suspect has data on you can be subpoenaed to give you, and only you, the data they have about you. The government included, even spy agencies - you have the right to request your personal information from any other person, corporation or governmental agency.