This shouldn't even be up for debate.
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And the fact that it is a debate tell you everything about the state of the world today... sigh
They could solve this problem and a bunch of others by banning the surveillance and collection of user data without consent.
Can't help but imagine this would result in having to "read" and sign a 70 page ToS and 30 page Privacy Policy before we can buy groceries.
How dare you question the orphan-crushing economy!
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More perfect union did a few stories about this. Beware the bill that looks like it helps but secretly opens the door to doing the same thing. Basically, don't believe what you see until someone you trust says it will actually help.
Don't trust it until lawyers have had months to examine the exact wording. Loopholes are to easy to hide. Often a other wise good bill will have something awful in it such that you must oppose the whole
The fact they're trying is still a problem.
I would die for my country, New Jersey
Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi would pour a drink out in your honor
Yet another common NJ W.
For those not in NJ trying to avoid this, pay in cash and punch in a random phone number at the register.
You may need to try a few numbers at self-checkout to find a working one, but it's surprisingly easy. Rotate the numbers to dirty up the data of these parasites.
just use Jenny's number. Guaranteed* to work in all 50 states and the district of Columbia.
*this is a lie.
er what? Are you saying people in US have to enter their phone number every time they buy stuff??
"loyalty cards" are common. stores (and each of their 369354764 data sharing "partners") get to track everything you buy and when. in exchange, you get token "discounts" on a small selection of products. some stores have done away with the actual physical cards, and use mobile phone apps or just the mobile phone number to track you.
ah got you, thanks for the explanation