From e6835b8895d0b1cfd03ee92284a3bde006a32f85 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: obvwolf Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:12:35 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Consumer data privacy --- outline.typ | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/outline.typ b/outline.typ index c4f2815..6cf872c 100644 --- a/outline.typ +++ b/outline.typ @@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ The principle of the right to repair movement is giving consumers the freedom to This section will focus on the ethical issues surrounding IP infringement, and how replicability may parasitize manufacturer profits. I will use the 3 sources of the header broadly throughout this whole section. @two-wrongs-dont-make-a-right @unintended-consequences @economic-downsides == OEMs' arguments This section will focus on debunking other less-justified arguments for limiting repair. +=== Consumer Data Privacy +The basis of this argument is that providing open access to debugging tools would allow a bad-faith independent repair person unfederated access to consumer data stored on such device. This risk can be mitigated by allowing consumers control over their data and making end users responsible for the data security (I.E: Give them the option to set a password). +=== = Why is right to repair important? == Environmental concerns