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PowerToThePeople

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5. I have had the phone call when I was traveling

Reply to Egnever (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 12, 2013, 04:57 PM

Aug 2013

Asking about charges. I appreciate the fact that they are looking out for those transactions.

I agree, it is a very tough situation. But, I firmly believe our digital footprint belongs to us and information should only be used in ways we allow unless a warrant is issued to examine the data. I am thinking along the lines of HIPA in the medical fields.

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4th Amendment for the 21st century [View all] PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 OP

There definitely needs to be discussion on the handling of data. Egnever Aug 2013 #1

this would require a complete reversal of how we currently handle data PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #2

There are unintended consequences Egnever Aug 2013 #3

I have had the phone call when I was traveling PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #5

I would love to just outright agree with you but Egnever Aug 2013 #9

it would certainly break the internet as we know it. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #10

It might not be Egnever Aug 2013 #11

psst... usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #14

headscratch PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #15

The Privacy Pirates don't like restraints usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #6

I do wish someone up on the hill would stand up for our digital rights. PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #7

They didn't need to edit an existing civil right though usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #8

I'd say and effects covers that, too usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #4

Yes, because to DOJ does not share your view PowerToThePeople Aug 2013 #12

Time to go to SCOTUS usGovOwesUs3Trillion Aug 2013 #13