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This all feels like you’re getting a false sense of security. Great, you are reducing your footprint but what remains is undeniably vast.

by ferros 6y ago

082349872349872 6y ago
We have an article in our constitution (ca. 1999?): > "Every person has the right to privacy in their private and family life and in their home, and in relation to their mail and telecommunications." > "Every person has the right to be protected against the misuse of their personal data." If yours doesn't already have one, I'd recommend the addition.
- slimsag 6y ago
  Serious question, not trying to be snide, but aren't all the American companies tracking Swiss citizens anyway? Or is there some strong enforcement I am missing
  - 082349872349872 6y ago
    Exactly the selfish reason why I recommend the practice be more widespread :-) The trick to bootstrapping is to start with either a scratch chicken or a scratch egg. (not that there's much hope of the particular case you mention. The most recent amendment proposal to the US constitution that has actually been ratified dates from 1971: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_Amendment_to_the_... ) Bonus image: https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERH50D/the-adventures-of-baron-munchausen-illlustrated-by-alphonse-adolphe-ERH50D.jpg https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERH50D/the-adventures-of-baron-mun...
commoner 6y ago
The article recommends basic security and privacy precautions, such as using strong passwords, being aware of phishing scams, and avoiding apps with excessive permissions. The article's slight against ad blockers is a mistake, since uBlock Origin on default settings is both effective and low-maintenance. Besides this, most of the recommendations seem like good suggestions for everyone, even if following them isn't enough to prevent all types of tracking.

This all feels like you’re getting a false sense of security. Great, you are reducing your footprint but what remains is undeniably vast.

by ferros 6y ago

This all feels like you’re getting a false sense of security. Great, you are reducing your footprint but what remains is undeniably vast.

082349872349872 6y ago

We have an article in our constitution (ca. 1999?): > "Every person has the right to privacy in their private and family life and in their home, and in relation to their mail and telecommunications." > "Every person has the right to be protected against the misuse of their personal data." If yours doesn't already have one, I'd recommend the addition.

slimsag 6y ago
Serious question, not trying to be snide, but aren't all the American companies tracking Swiss citizens anyway? Or is there some strong enforcement I am missing
- 082349872349872 6y ago
  Exactly the selfish reason why I recommend the practice be more widespread :-) The trick to bootstrapping is to start with either a scratch chicken or a scratch egg. (not that there's much hope of the particular case you mention. The most recent amendment proposal to the US constitution that has actually been ratified dates from 1971: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-sixth_Amendment_to_the_... ) Bonus image: https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERH50D/the-adventures-of-baron-munchausen-illlustrated-by-alphonse-adolphe-ERH50D.jpg https://c8.alamy.com/comp/ERH50D/the-adventures-of-baron-mun...

commoner 6y ago

The article recommends basic security and privacy precautions, such as using strong passwords, being aware of phishing scams, and avoiding apps with excessive permissions. The article's slight against ad blockers is a mistake, since uBlock Origin on default settings is both effective and low-maintenance. Besides this, most of the recommendations seem like good suggestions for everyone, even if following them isn't enough to prevent all types of tracking.