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		sys_64738 4 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: California enacts law enabling people to universal... Surely the default should be opt out and it should require action to opt in? This is the real problem.

sagarm 4 months ago [–]

Microsoft tried this with DNT and data-dependent businesses refused to respect it as a result.

account42 4 months ago | [–]

Yes, that's why it needs to be the law. Then any businesses who ignore it can be shut down.

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