The most common argument used in defense of mass surveillance is ‘If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear’. Try saying that to women in the US states where abortion has suddenly become illegal. Say it to investigative journalists in authoritarian countries. Saying ‘I have nothing to hide’ means you stop caring about anyone fighting for their freedom. And one day, you might be one of them.

The most common argument used in defense of mass surveillance is ‘If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear’. Try saying that to women in the US states where abortion has suddenly become illegal. Say it to investigative journalists in authoritarian countries. Saying ‘I have nothing to hide’ means you stop caring about anyone fighting for their freedom. And one day, you might be one of them.

  • onlooker@lemmy.ml
    0·
    4 months ago

    At one time I did, and to my surprise, my friend did just that! Unlocked their phone and handed it to me without a word. Welp.

    • technomad@slrpnk.netEnglish
      0·
      4 months ago

      Yeah, that’s when you fuck with them. Make them regret doing that. Make a point they will never forget. Lol

    • nomous@lemmy.world
      0·
      4 months ago

      So you logged into all their social media and changed their passwords and recovery emails right? I don’t just want access now, I want it in perpetuity.