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  True security in a system is impossible without #transparency, including free access to the source code. #SecurityByObscurity is a sham, a dangerous lie. Services Australia is, on that false basis, arguing against release of the #myGov “code generator” source code. A system we must use, that is paid for by #Australia funds and rightly owned by all of us. Support Fraser Tweedale @hackuador court battle to free this public system, and make it accountable and secure for all of us. https://chuffe...

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  “the report highlights the presence of the following eight major manipulative design patterns [in opt-out procedures]: * Failing to provide a clear mechanism to opt out of sale and sharing of personal information * Not clearly linking opt-out form from homepage and/or privacy policy * Requiring consumers to submit multiple separate forms * Deceptive statements about opt-outs and their success * Confusing or scary language * Requiring consumers to log in or pay for a subscription before opting o...

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  RE: https://fosstodon.org/@mrj/116661056740520794 @davidgerard will have a good laugh, and we will laugh along.

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  @MLE_online@social.afront.org > lots of companies are unable to act intelligently. many even think AI is their friend Knowing what garbage those systems produce, I would never advocate their use. But, having been tasked with interviewing and reviewing job applicants at many points in my career? It's an *enormous* time sink, that almost always is just loaded on top of the staff's existing workload. I get it, they have a burning desire to try to automate some of that.