Privacy in the digital age

The original post: /r/privacy by /u/GreenStickBlackPants on 2024-11-14 19:06:28.

Data is the new blood.

Little parasites take it without consent if you aren't protecting yourself.

Enough parasites can ruin your life if you let them. And there's lots of parasites out there.

Willing plasma donors happily sell parts of it for beer money.

Some people will tell you that it's healthy to lose some of it now and again. Big Leach says you have to feed the beast.

With the right assurances and safety precautions, I will give it up with consent and some paperwork.