Is your personal data truly yours online?
Started 2 months ago by WildWest_Chris in The Dark Side
Hey folks, have you heard about Utah’s new Digital Choice Act? It’s supposed to give us more control over our personal data on social media. Do you think this...
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Hey folks, have you heard about Utah’s new Digital Choice Act? It’s supposed to give us more control over our personal data on social media. Do you think this will actually make a difference, or is it just political posturing?
Source article https://time.com/7274854/social-media-platforms-own-your-identity/
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Replied 2 months ago
I’m not so sure. These companies have deep pockets and armies of lawyers. They’ll find loopholes or just lobby their way out of it. Remember the GDPR? How much has really changed since then?
Replied 2 months ago
But how practical is this? I mean, can I really take all my Facebook photos and move them to another platform seamlessly? Sounds like a logistical nightmare.
that’s exactly what data portability is about. The Act aims to make it easier for users to transfer their content and relationships across platforms.