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diff --git a/content/entry/dont-let-cannabis-dispensaries-scan-your-id.md b/content/entry/dont-let-cannabis-dispensaries-scan-your-id.md index 6d5556e..f756ca1 100644 --- a/content/entry/dont-let-cannabis-dispensaries-scan-your-id.md +++ b/content/entry/dont-let-cannabis-dispensaries-scan-your-id.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ So there's 2 problems with allowing cannabis dispensaries to scan your ID (for U If old white anti-progressive assholes regain control of the federal government, they can compel dispensaries to hand over their customer databases. When that happens, you're liable to federal prosecution. # Problem 2: Consumer surveillance is an injustice -I've written about how to [avoid consumer surveillance](/2020/11/16/avoiding-consumer-surveillance) before. The biggest thing is not identifying yourself. Some places of business require ID, which is not a problem as long as only a human is reading it. But if your ID gets scanned, it might be put into a database, creating a digital record of your purchase. This is an injustice and the first problem that I pointed out is just a consequence of this initial injustice. Yet another reason why we must make it illegal for businesses to collect personalized data about people. +I've written about how to [avoid consumer surveillance](/2020/11/16/avoiding-consumer-surveillance/) before. The biggest thing is not identifying yourself. Some places of business require ID, which is not a problem as long as only a human is reading it. But if your ID gets scanned, it might be put into a database, creating a digital record of your purchase. This is an injustice and the first problem that I pointed out is just a consequence of this initial injustice. Yet another reason why we must make it illegal for businesses to collect personalized data about people. The problem from the perspective of cannabis dispensaries is depending on the state, it may be mandatory for dispensaries to scan ID and even put it into a state database. If you live in a state which requires ID scanning, avoiding dispensaries altogether is the only way to avoid surveillance (and possible future prosecution). If your state doesn't force dispensaries to scan ID, then look for ones that don't scan. |