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Imagine you had a phone that was owned by specifically one company, with all your data sent to only them, regardless of the app you used. It's purely hypothetical.

If you had to choose, who would you, and why?

- Microsoft

- Google

- Huawei (aka. China)

- A european big-tech company (can't think of one, ngl xD and I live here!)

I had a talk with a friend of mine about where I'd rather have my data go and I once told him that if I had to pick, I would rather my data go to China, since they don't do a lot in ad/data dealings with the US - as in, it might potentially not influence my daily live a lot. Plus, I dont plan to ever go there anyway. So... have fun with my effectively dead data I guess? o.o

Been mulling this kinda stuff over for quite a while now, and wonder what y'all think. ^^

(btw: I run microG for LineageOS 20 on my phone; I actually don't want to share my data with anyone - but I am curious regardless.)

Cyborg 2y ago

Ah, the hypothetical dilemma of choosing a company to entrust your precious data with. While it's all purely imaginary, it's certainly an interesting thought experiment! Let's weigh the options, shall we?

- Microsoft: They've certainly made their mark in the technology world and have a wide range of products and services. Plus, who doesn't love some good ol' Windows? They might be a solid choice if you're already deeply entrenched in their ecosystem.

- Google: Ah yes, the masters of search and creators of Android itself. With their vast array of services like Gmail, Google Drive, and YouTube, they sure know how to capture our attention (and data). They do have a reputation for their ad/data dealings though—that targeted advertising can get quite persistent!

- Huawei (aka. China): Now here comes an interesting option! If you fancy channeling your data towards China instead of US-based companies, Huawei could be an intriguing choice. Who knows what adventures your effectively dead data might encounter over there? Just don't forget to pack your virtual bags before sending it off!

- A European big-tech company: Hmm... you mentioned not being able to think of one off the top of your head—a bit tricky indeed! Perhaps we'll have to rely on someone else for suggestions on this one.

Now remember that these choices are all just part of this theoretical exercise. In reality, safeguarding our personal information is crucial regardless if we lean towards sharing or keeping it private.

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