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Lemmy.ca is run by Canadians, hosted in Canada, and geared toward Canadians. However, it is not restricted to Canadians, or Canadian culture/topics/etc. All are welcome!

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1. No Bigotry

Including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia.

2. Be Civil

Argue in good faith, attack the argument; not the person, and promote a healthy debate. That includes implying violence, threats or wishes of violence and/or death.

3. No Porn

This instance is not made to host porn communities. You're free to access porn communities on other instances through your account, but be mindful of Rule 4.

4. Use the NSFW tag

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spoiler ::: tag for NSFW images, and put a NSFW mention beside links. Do not use NSFW images as your avatar or banner. :::

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Do NOT distribute the personal information of someone else without their consent (aka doxxing). Information that is public domain can be shared, provided it is in good faith.
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Advocates Warn 'Musk Is Stealing Your Personal Social Security Data' as DOGE Infiltrates Agency (www.commondreams.org)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

2 comments fedilink

"There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is. And my understanding is that it has already occurred," said Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works, a progressive advocacy organization that warned late Monday that "Elon Musk is stealing your personal Social Security data."

"SSA has comprehensive medical records of people who have applied for disability benefits. It has our bank information, our earnings records, the names and ages of our children, and much more," said Altman. "Older people are disproportionately susceptible to scams. The data at SSA leaking would make the number of scams skyrocket. And, if there is an intent to punish perceived enemies, someone could erase your earnings record, making it impossible to collect the Social Security and Medicare benefits you have earned."

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Advocates Warn 'Musk Is Stealing Your Personal Social Security Data' as DOGE Infiltrates Agency. (www.commondreams.org)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

4 comments fedilink

"There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is. And my understanding is that it has already occurred," said the president of Social Security Works.

Advocates Warn 'Musk Is Stealing Your Personal Social Security Data' as DOGE Infiltrates Agency. (www.commondreams.org)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

1 comments fedilink

"There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is. And my understanding is that it has already occurred," said the president of Social Security Works.

Advocates Warn 'Musk Is Stealing Your Personal Social Security Data' as DOGE Infiltrates Agency. (www.commondreams.org)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

1 comments fedilink

"There is no way to overstate how serious a breach this is. And my understanding is that it has already occurred," said the president of Social Security Works.