A recent report by Proton reveals alarming trends in how Big Tech firms, including Apple, Google, and Meta, have significantly increased data-sharing with the US government. Over the past decade, these companies provided access to the personal online data of 3.16 million accounts. Apple reportedly increased data sharing by 621%, while Meta shared 675%. Concerns are raised about the extensive monitoring of user activity, which allows for sweeping data collection that compromises individual privacy. As these corporations prioritize ad revenue, the US government exploits data-sharing loopholes for intelligence and law enforcement purposes.
These companies monitor your entire digital life, compiling a detailed profile that can be handed over at the government's request or shared with a third party. Essentially, once one of these companies collects your information, you've completely lost control of who can see it.
Proton’s report added that the US government has figured out this loophole in Big Tech's business model and now uses it to their advantage.
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