I’m thinking something along the lines of the GDPR where companies must get consent to track you, and must delete your data upon request.
I see a few arguments here:
- yes, websites are like stores and have the obligations of a store to protect user data (IP address, HTTP headers, etc)
- no because the internet is “the commons,” so no expectation of privacy (no expectation that the website follows your local laws)
- no because you’re voluntarily providing the data, but you’re well within your rights to block tracking attempts
So, some questions to spark discussion:
- does data collection violate the NAP?
- does sale of personal data (without a TOS in place) violate the NAP?
- if no to each of the above, is it worth violating the NAP to enforce a right to digital privacy?
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