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[–] solrize@lemmy.world 22 points 4 months ago

Ticking time bomb! Think of the children!!! Law or no law, this will be abused if it can be. Having the law is still a good thing I guess.

[–] TimeSquirrel@kbin.melroy.org 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Next up in the dystopian cyberpunk pipeline: in-brain data encryption technology with a programmed tamper killswitch. Like that shit in the movie "Elysium".

Aren't you guys loving this ride so far?

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

This is why I only think in ROT13

[–] umami_wasbi@lemmy.ml 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Will this law protecting self incriminating myself if feds use it to gather evidences?

[–] LodeMike@lemmy.today 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You're actually already protected.

For example a polygraph can only be used with consent.

[–] bionicjoey@lemmy.ca 14 points 4 months ago

Polygraphs are also complete pseudoscience. The guy running the test can make it spit out whatever results he wants.

[–] Gutless2615@ttrpg.network 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If it could identify you or be used for identification purposes it will fall into at least CAs personal information/biometric information definition I believe…

[–] Plopp@lemmy.world 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

- Sir, the brainwave recording shows images of... a room with walls made of boobs?

- Oh... I know who this guy is.

[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Of course I know him, he's me!