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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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On the fence about the importance of privacy? Start researching articles about using advertising data points(example article linked) (www.wordstream.com)

submitted 9 months ago by Shameless@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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I'm wanting to get a better understanding of what the actual data is that advertising companies have on us, we all know its "a lot" we often hear.

Whilst I came across this article, which isn't exactly surprising, it is disturbing to read the following quote

Certain types of businesses or campaigns are based on selling to people experiencing certain major life events. Funeral homes, for example, obviously want to connect with people who are planning a funeral, terminally ill, or lost/losing a loved one.

The sad part is that this was published back in 2015

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[–] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I've been on the receiving end of one of those extreme campaigns. Let me tell you it's no joke.

Imagine we're all hatchlings running to the ocean shore for safety. Yeah, seagulls and predictors are picking us off one by one. It sucks.

Then a "life event" happened listed above and suddenly all the gulls look at you in straight in the eyes.

It was brutal. It was restless. It changed the way my family and my extended family protected themselves. I built piholes for anyone and everyone, recommended browser settings and plugins, and purchased VPN.

Stay low, stay private. And remember you're being watched.