Remember: every bit of data collected through a google-analytic, doubleclick, etc. link can potentially be abused for this as well. Techies have a responsibility as well. Remove them from your applications, or replace them with safer alternatives, and don't log (meta-)data just because it might be useful one day.

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JumpCrisscross 3 hours ago | parent | next [-]

> every bit of data collected through a google-analytic, doubleclick, etc. link can potentially be abused for this as well

I’m confused by this shoehorning.

This article is about actual, not potential, abuse. It involves healthcare data the government owns being used in a novel and disturbing way. The only nexus to the private sector is in Palantir, but they aren’t bringing the data, just some analytic tools.

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bux93 3 hours ago | parent [-]

You should still practice minimization of PII, also known as Data Minimization. Especially in the EU, where it's the law (GDPR).

	▲	JumpCrisscross 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		You should also wash your hands after using the toilet. That’s about as relevant to HHS sharing data with DHS as what you’re talking about.

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windexh8er 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

This. And when you start to think about how pervasive this is it's very likely that organizations like BCA and DHS are leveraging big tech with respect to location data of targets like students. I'm appalled at the lack of concern districts have levied against these organizations with respect to protecting their students. I wouldn't be surprised to see leaked memos between Palantir / Flock / Google / Microsoft / TikTok / Meta in the future.