The most common argument used in defense of mass surveillance is ‘If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear’. Try saying that to women in the US states where abortion has suddenly become illegal. Say it to investigative journalists in authoritarian countries. Saying ‘I have nothing to hide’ means you stop caring about anyone fighting for their freedom. And one day, you might be one of them.
  • alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Religion, sexual orientation, union membership and political beliefs have all been used in the past to persecute people.

    To think that it’s not possible again is naive.

    Privacy is the most fundamental right to be free.

    Without privacy, the Chinese CCP model will be the model we all will eventually live under.