ActivityPub, the protocol that powers the fediverse (including Mastodon – same caveats as the first two times, will be used interchangeably, deal with it) is not private. It is not even semi-…
According to the author, the fediverse is not a place for sensitive or private information. Users should be cautious about what they post, as the lack of central enforcement or authority makes it difficult to ensure privacy across the network. Requests for post deletion may not be honored, and server owners in different jurisdictions might not adhere to data privacy rules. Instances could also not be immune to data scraping from big companies. Ultimately, the fediverse lacks the necessary privacy measures, making it a privacy nightmare.
What are your thoughts on this? Can the fediverse be constructed as a privacy stronghold for its users?
I think it’s weird to pin this on the lack of central authority given that all the evidence is that any service with a central authority has been deeply and woefully inappropriate with their security. Absolutely, you should always treat any service like this as though it’s untrustworthy.
The logical flaw here is the implicit assumption that Reddit, or any other corporate social medium, is safe for privacy just because they’re corporate. At least with Lemmy I can set up a server with my friends and know where my info is being stored and who has the keys.
According to the author, the fediverse is not a place for sensitive or private information. Users should be cautious about what they post, as the lack of central enforcement or authority makes it difficult to ensure privacy across the network. Requests for post deletion may not be honored, and server owners in different jurisdictions might not adhere to data privacy rules. Instances could also not be immune to data scraping from big companies. Ultimately, the fediverse lacks the necessary privacy measures, making it a privacy nightmare.
What are your thoughts on this? Can the fediverse be constructed as a privacy stronghold for its users?
I think it’s weird to pin this on the lack of central authority given that all the evidence is that any service with a central authority has been deeply and woefully inappropriate with their security. Absolutely, you should always treat any service like this as though it’s untrustworthy.
The logical flaw here is the implicit assumption that Reddit, or any other corporate social medium, is safe for privacy just because they’re corporate. At least with Lemmy I can set up a server with my friends and know where my info is being stored and who has the keys.