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EFF to European Commission: Don’t Resurrect Illegal Data Retention Mandates (www.eff.org)
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[–] outhouseperilous@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

So, yes, it can be used to steal your identity. Yes, it can be used to manipulate abuse and surveil you. And yes, it's a violation of your privacy and feels gross.

But.

The government really wants it there just in case they want to prosecute you about something someday.

So, i mean, weigh the costs against the benefits, guys.