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Tech corporations, we see thru your flimsy privateness guarantees

There’s a reason Knowledge Privateness Day pisses me off. January 28 used to be the yearly “Hallmark holiday” for cybersecurity, ostensibly an afternoon dedicated to selling knowledge privateness consciousness and staying secure on-line. This yr, as lately, it has change into a launching pad for advertising flu…
There’s a reason why Data Privacy Day pisses me off. January 28 was the annual “Hallmark holiday” for cybersecurity, ostensibly a day devoted to promoting data privacy awareness and staying safe online. This year, as in recent years, it has become a launching pad for marketing flu…

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