Quote of the day by NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden on the 'nothing to hide' argument: 'No different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say'
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Snowden’s line is being recycled as AI surveillance ramps up—biometrics, behavior models, and workplace monitoring are converging. Treat privacy posture as a strategic choice now, not a compliance afterthought, because your data practices will be read as your values.
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