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Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool (www.reuters.com)

submitted 2 days ago by doodledup@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] Pirata@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

My opinion on the matter is irrelevant, I'm just explaining what the case is about.

The advertising industry is real, and will keep existing, whether you like it or not. And yes, having the option to be an informed consumer and choose who gets to track you is a net positive. Some people LIKE targeted ads.

Plus, it's not like Apple was protecting you from ads so I don't know what your point even is? You're defending them having a monopoly on who gets to advertise to you, and that, on EU soil, won't do.

[–] easily3667@lemmus.org 2 points 20 hours ago

you're absolutely insane I don't want to talk to you