Data storage and data access aren't the same. Some places I'm happy to have the access to my data. Other places I don't want to have my data. The problem is people already have it, but maybe we can make a push for a new set of legal laws to force companies to step down on this bullshit.

This isn’t so strong on the coding part, but touch in some degree on this regard. The focus is on the data storage and access of data. I hope you like this post.

All feedback is welcome.

  • Shin@piefed.socialOPEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I agree, on the past I had a proposal that the OS should have a device level API to provide this information, in this case apps and (the browser as an APP) would be able to consume this information from the device. And it’s up to the device manufacturer (or the OS installed) to add a age system.

    I not denying that there is holes in this idea. Linux users could simply add a simple form with “I was born 01-01-1900” and everything would continue the same. But on the MicroSlop, Gargle and iPear worlds, they would be able to validate once and keep the information on the device. And each webpage, app and such won’t be able to ingest your personal/private data.

    On this post, I do explore little bit this, but I do focus on the idea of storage and access of data.

    • TehPers@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 month ago

      I agree, on the past I had a proposal that the OS should have a device level API to provide this information, in this case apps and (the browser as an APP) would be able to consume this information from the device. And it’s up to the device manufacturer (or the OS installed) to add a age system.

      This, to some extent, already exists as law in the US. In some jurisdictions, the OS must soon request the age from the user and provide it to some applications. It’s not verification though, or at least it’s not required to be.

      Linux users could simply add a simple form with “I was born 01-01-1900” and everything would continue the same.

      This started a whole war over systemd even adding a field for it (not a form). If they added a required form, it would probably start WW3.

      But on the MicroSlop, Gargle and iPear worlds, they would be able to validate once and keep the information on the device.

      No thanks. I’m not validating, so I’d be picking up the next Motorola phone with GrapheneOS on it instead.

      Edit: to elaborate more, because the phone manufacturer is a third party and most likely sells or otherwise makes available that data to other third parties. It’s also a form of deanonymization through an untrusted party.