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by keule 4464 days ago
What? I think you did not understand what I meant by that.

Legislation in this case does not eliminate your freedom, but protects it, forcing companies to obey to privacy and data protection.

The only freedom that would be eliminated here is the freedom of a company to abuse data they do not own.

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> What? I think you did not understand what I meant by that.

I understand exactly what you mean. You don't, however.

> The only freedom that would be eliminated here is the freedom of a company to abuse data they do not own.

You would also eliminate my ability to agree to the status quo. These are rights I have now. Legislation as you suggest would eliminate that freedom that I have.

You aren't enforcing privacy. You are removing choice and freedom. If anything, your legislation goes so far as to say I'm not allowed to trade my data for a service.

So, why do you feel it's okay to legislate away freedoms I have now?