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This article presents a mix of examples, some in which Big Tech just abuses the customer's lack of knowledge, but in other cases Big Tech acts illegally.

It's a real eye opener to learn how your medical data is being sold: https://simplifiedprivacy.com/big-tech-abuses-medical-privacy/

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[โ€“] [email protected] 14 points 10 months ago

wow that's so surprising cant believe capitalistic profit centric big tech would do that oh my god no way

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Mental health too, because it makes you an easier prey to advertise to and rip you off if they know your issues