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== Why Is This Important? ==
== Why Is This Important? ==
As time goes on, technology becomes more invasive. In order to make a profit, technology companies are increasingly adding subscription services to their products to increase profits demanded by company shareholders
As time goes on, technology becomes more invasive. In order to make a profit, technology companies are increasingly adding subscription services to their products to increase profits demanded by company shareholders. Many Internet connected devices will phone home, sharing your data with data brokers. Data brokers will often sell this info to anyone willing to buy it.
 
Stuff to cover:
* Internet of things devices and their security holes
* End of life support in devices and planned obsolescence.
* Subscriptions in devices like cars and tractors.
* Cloud based services
* Forced advertisements
* Governments trying to gain access to your data.
 
Solutions to discuss:
* Linux and GrapheneOS
* [[Open Source]] products
* Home Assistant and compatible devices