This shouldn't even be up for debate.

They could solve this problem and a bunch of others by banning the surveillance and collection of user data without consent.

This is the way.

Terrifying that it takes state intervention to do this most basic of things. Fuck this timeline.

The fact they're trying is still a problem.

More perfect union did a few stories about this. Beware the bill that looks like it helps but secretly opens the door to doing the same thing. Basically, don't believe what you see until someone you trust says it will actually help.

I would die for my country, New Jersey

Yet another common NJ W.

For those not in NJ trying to avoid this, pay in cash and punch in a random phone number at the register.

You may need to try a few numbers at self-checkout to find a working one, but it's surprisingly easy. Rotate the numbers to dirty up the data of these parasites.