Mastercard Should Stop Selling Our Data
www.eff.org
We trust companies with our information every day. But many companies—even those that hold our most revealing information—are using it not just to provide the services we ask for, but to amp up their profits at the cost of our privacy.That's why EFF has joined a campaign, led by the U.S. Public...

Mastercard should stop selling our data::We trust companies with our information every day. But many companies—even those that hold our most revealing information—are using it not just to provide the services we ask for, but to amp up their profits at the cost of our privacy.That’s why EFF has joined a campaign, led by the U.S. Public…

  • EddieTee77@lemmy.worldEnglish
    351·
    1 year ago

    And yet what can we do when there’s practically a duopoly? We can’t hardly choose a credit card from our bank and choose Visa or MasterCard. It’s “you get a card and here’s what you get”

    • thisisawayoflife@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      1 year ago

      We need Congress to pass legislation that creates an open standard. The issue could be forced by passing legislation at the state level, too. That may be difficult though, as interstate commerce clause might come into play. But states where citizens can get initiatives on the ballot would be one way to start the fire.

      • DM294@lemm.eeEnglish
        11·
        1 year ago

        We already have a open standard for payments in india in form of UPI. Just scan the qr code and the money will be transferred directly from one bank account to another.

    • kent_ehEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      And yet what can we do when there’s practically a duopoly

      I use cash for most ( <$20 ) daily purchases.

      It’s a small thing, but it’s one of the few things I can do to push back a tiny bit.