Public service announcement: this person, the interests he represents, and the site linked to in this tweet want to erode your human rights for their profit. They are not your friends.
#SurveillanceCapitalism #privacy #humanrights #ePrivacy #GDPR https://twitter.com/l3ir0/status/945970387459993600 …
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3. When in doubt, follow the money. The money trail never lies. If it’s an organisation that purports to care about privacy, find out how they’re funded. If they get their funds from adtech companies, you know that they’re just a public relations / privacywashing outfit.
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4. 99.99999% of blockchain-based “decentralisation” efforts are right-libertarian get rich quick schemes not social justice initiatives. If you hear “blockchain”, “cryptocurrency”, or “ICO”, step calmly back towards the exit without making any sudden moves.
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5. If an ethical alternative is venture capital funded, ask them what their exit strategy is. “Your investors only profit when the company is sold. Who (company/IPO) do you expect to buy your company and why? How will you maintain control of your social mission when you sell?”
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