[ubuntu-za] Data privacy

[Zabear]

Dear all, new years eve 2015

bcc:  ! K

Re:   8" Huawei tab with Telkom 1GB data contact - Data privacy

I recently bought the above mentioned tab.

I am happy with it, but still learning some functions which are a bit 
different from my Samsung 10" tab.

But what I do not agree to is the way that use of the tab means that I 
lose most of my rights to privacy. When you open the tab the 1st time 
you are asked if it is OK to give the tab maker's certain rights with 
promises (sometimes it does not state this) that "they" will keep your 
data safe. The problem is that you cannot say no for an answer. Either 
accept or stop using the product (the Huawei Tab). There is not 
alternative to 'accept' or 'cancel'.

Nearly every pierce of software from then on which I had to install, 
offers the same.
I think there is no way out of this.

Is there 'someone' who would take the issue of the right to privacy up 
on behalf of 'the individual' who wishes to use a product, but cannot 
stand up alone against big corporations?

May you all have a meaningful, and contented new year.
regards

Piet Beukes