August Abolins wrote to All <=-
"Reclaiming privacy is the only way we can regain control of
our lives and our societies. These governments and corporations
have too much power, and their power stems from us--from our
data. Privacy is as collective as it is personal, and it's time
to take back control.
Sean Dennis wrote to August Abolins <=-
After over three decades in IT, I've learned so many ways that one's privacy is invaded, I've given up and if someone wants to spy on me, go ahead.
"Reclaiming privacy is the only way we can regain control
of our lives and our societies. These governments and
corporations have too much power, and their power stems
from us--from our data. Privacy is as collective as it is
personal, and it's time to take back control.
Unless you give up every method of modern communication,
you're not going to have any privacy no matter what you
do. It's very easy to find someone once you get their IP
address or phone number.
So while I can appreciate trying to hold on to any shred
of privacy, unless you become a hermit, privacy in today's
world is nearly impossible.
After over three decades in IT, I've learned so many ways^^^^^^^^
that one's privacy is invaded, I've given up and if
someone wants to spy on me, go ahead.
But I do prefer encrypted email and using a VPN online.
Nothing is perfect but it makes it harder for those who
want to watch.
August Abolins wrote to Sean Dennis <=-
No, no, no. Don't say that. Don't even think that! :O
I'm surprised by the increase in pgp-based email services out
there. I'v recently learned about:
I'm surprised by the increase in pgp-based email services
out there. I'v recently learned about:
That still leaves potential for people to peek at your
mail. The best way to to do PGP is the encryption/
decryption on your local computer. Protonmail bragged
about not keeping logs of your IP but they gave up the
info for a Swiss court:
https://tinyurl.com/yjzhq5m71 (arstechnica.com)
The only person you can trust on the Internet is yourself.
So, if one does not occupy themselves in illegal activities
that provide grounds to be suspect and rouse suspicions, then
PM won't be pressured to log or reveal anything.
BTW.. I sent a pgp'd email to your zc@minftn.net address. Did
you get it? It didn't bounce or anything. I had your public
key in my system from some time ago I don't know exactly when.
BTW.. I sent a pgp'd email to your zc@minftn.net
address. Did you get it? It didn't bounce or anything. I
had your public key in my system from some time ago I
don't know exactly when.
No, oddly enough. I have checked spam logs and everything
... no record. Weird. :/
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