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Tech companies shouldn't be bullied into doing surveillance
π« Surveillance Tech: The pushback against forcing tech companies to conduct surveillance highlights the importance of protecting user privacy, as it directly impacts the trust and security that underpin the entire digital ecosystem. This tech has significant practical value in safeguarding individual freedoms and preventing unwarranted monitoring, making it essential for companies to prioritize privacy over coercion. By doing so, they can ensure a safer online environment for their users.
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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47160226
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https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/tech-companies-shouldnt-be-bullied-doing-surveillance
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pseudolus
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insdate: 2026-02-26 04:05:04
title: Tech companies shouldn't be bullied into doing surveillance
additional: π« Surveillance Tech: The pushback against forcing tech companies to conduct surveillance highlights the importance of protecting user privacy, as it directly impacts the trust and security that underpin the entire digital ecosystem. This tech has significant practical value in safeguarding individual freedoms and preventing unwarranted monitoring, making it essential for companies to prioritize privacy over coercion. By doing so, they can ensure a safer online environment for their users.
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guid: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47160226
source_url: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/02/tech-companies-shouldnt-be-bullied-doing-surveillance
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