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I agree with you that privacy is impossible by design.

You're free to take the precautions you deem necessary to prevent others from accessing information you want to keep to yourself. I will defend your right to not be coerced into producing information against you will, but I can't help you once the information is out.

I don't think it's reasonable to expect to be able to stop the collection, analysis, and distribution of data. I don't think you can reliably track the source of all data either, which makes the fine you suggest very difficult to implement. What if an individual collects and distributes the private information of thousands of people (which I don't think should be very difficult)? Are they expected to be able to afford such a fine? Who does the fine help?

I think the best approach for most people is to try to act as if they're always being watched.



Your last sentence is total capitulation to a dystopia.

The psychological effect of knowing you're always being watched could mean the end of any cultural or social innovation.




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