If you don't mind me asking what is so important about privacy?
What harm does public data have to you? Couldn't one just ignore the ads? You can't see anyone watching you, is public data good for public records? (I'm just curious). I know this sounds weird but is public data good for historical preservation and knowledge increasing the importance of the individual? And does public data lead to better products?
I just came across this link on social cooling from another post a few days ago. The amount of information that can be gathered on you is frightening. I just want to be able to control my own data rather than it being taken from me.
Edit: This was also a super interesting read on what privacy actually is as a concept as well as analyzing the social balance of privacy and security.
Thanks for the link. Graphic scrolling explainer but perhaps good if anyone still asked. Key takeaway: "Privacy is the right to be human. Privacy is the right to be imperfect." -- love that one.