![]() It's somehow OK if they have data protection policy or they kept the pictures/copies somewhere safe and secure but that is never the case. They took a picture of mine but I don't see it there so there must be more. Curiously, I open it and I see 100s of pictures of people's IDs. On the desktop I see a folder labeled IDs or passports or something like that. I once asked the front desk if I could print something and they told me I could use their computer. If you are from North America or Europe, then especially your country, which is ironic considering data laws basically started in these countries. And these are people from all over the world, including your country. ![]() They always say no one had ever had a problem with it. Before me, the staff had never encountered anyone who had voiced their concern over having their ID copied. What makes it worse is that no one is refusing or showing any concern. Most outright refuse to check you in unless you let them take a picture. If you ask for them to not do so but that they could rather take down the information they need (which is also bad but a lesser bad), they look at you with suspicion, quizzical eyes and ask "why?". When you hand it over they either immediately place it on the photocopier/scanner or (more commonly) they take out their personal phone to take a picture of it. They see absolutely nothing wrong with giving away pictures of their IDs to complete strangers.Ĭhecking in at a lodging, they ask to see your passport. Most places around the world have zero data privacy awareness. Orgīuilding the global movement for the protection of privacy. Tails - a live system that aims at preserving your privacy and anonymityĬonsider donating to one of the organizations that fight for your rights. Tor Browser, a pre-configured web browser intended to protect your anonymity when used with safe browsing practices. No one solution can guarantee your anonymity. Note this section has software that is under ongoing development. ![]() The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s, “Surveillance Self-Defense”ĮFF’s, “Digital Privacy at US Borders Guide”Ĭontinuing discussion about frustrating the efforts of organizations that spy on citizens and consumers. If you can't find the time, then this article should at least get you thinking about why privacy matters.Ĭory Doctorow “On the Upcoming Privacy Wars” Learn how to spot fake news so you can focus on the facts and protect yourself from fictions.īefore you use the "I have nothing to hide" argument please read this paper – all of it. It’s really appreciated, and makes us proud of all the work you and we’ve done! Ongoing We’ve since grown a bit larger, and we’d like to thank everyone who’s subscribed, before and after then. I think… I think we’re going to have 100,000 subscribers this week and that’s all kinds of awesome. ![]() u/blackhawk_12 Subreddit Rules and Wikiīefore posting in /r/privacy, read the Sidebar Rules.Įnjoy our Wiki! It has all sorts of nifty advice and explains most topics you’re interested in if you’re reading this. "I don't have anything to hide but I don't have anything I want to show you either" Dedicated to the intersection of technology, privacy, and freedom in the digital world. ![]()
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