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Should companies be allowed to sell personal data if users agree?

For

It helps businesses improve services and stay profitable.

Against

Most people agree without fully understanding the risks.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I don't begrudge them for providing me a free service by selling my info.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • You get free services. That's your payment. Don't like it? Don't use the services. It's your choice.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • In many cases, people unknowingly trade personal data for the right to use a company's service.
    RedditTranslated from Korean
  • Consent cannot be hidden in terms of service because it requires an active affirmative action by the user to be valid.
    RedditOriginal language: English
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