What is a good comeback or argument towards people who say “But I have nothing to hide” when you try to information them that privacy is important?

Had that conversation at a bar with a smart wise friend. Basically went like this :

  • Bob : privacy is important
  • Alice : sure, but I have nothing to hide
  • Bob : OK, so what’s your salary
  • Alice : I don’t mind telling you
  • Bob : cool, do you mind if I tell that random stranger?
  • Alice : hmmm OK, no problem
  • Bob : now do you mind if I sell that information to a stranger?
  • Alice : well…
  • Bob : and how about I sell it to them but I do not share any of that with you?
  • Alice : no, that’s not fair.

TL;DR: privacy, or lack of, isn’t really what triggers people, what does is the abuse of it.

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