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On 23 Feb 2015, at 21:17, lug@xxxxxx wrote: > On Mon, 23 Feb 2015 20:46:46 +0000, Jay Bennie <jay@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> I just found this while looking at insurance, is anyone up on the >> details about what data is being made "portable"? >> >> http://www.gocompare.com/money/midata/ >> >> The general essence of this initiative is to "share" via a centralised >> government backed data broker, data to help companies actively match >> your banking behaviour with the best products. ... and will share >> information such as who provides your mobile phone and utilities. >> >> Its being presented as a solution to the non competitive markets. >> >> but seriously this is a !wtf #Featureof1984 as authorised by Teresa >> May >> >> and if anything it means the competitors will have enough info to know >> exactly how much to price at to get the most out of you. >> > > Given that the powers that be already have all your internet posts, > texts and probably phone calls on file they already know which > companies you do business with. The average muggle couldn't care less > about this stuff (look at the non-reaction to Snowden in this country) > so they aren't going to change anytime soon. All the more reason that people who do understand stand up and say so, even if its just a few lone voices, discussion is important, it tests and verifies the rational. > > Kevin > > > -- > The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG > http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list > FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq