Believe Quote by Daniel Lyons
“If your plumber or pool installer or local appliance store uses HubSpot software, HubSpot may be holding information about you without you even knowing it. We figure we're safe when we use online services. We figure we can trust the people who run them not to snoop on us. I used to believe that. I don't anymore.”
About This Quote
Source Article: "The HubSpot Privacy Dilemma", The New York Times, 2023
Reliance on third‑party platforms can expose personal data without users’ awareness, challenging assumptions of safety.
In simple terms: Using services may leak data unnoticed.
Key Takeaway
Check privacy settings and limit data sharing.
Themes
privacy
trust
technology
data security
Mood
cautious
concerned
Type
warning
informational
When to use this quote
- online banking
- smart home devices
- cloud storage
- social media
- IoT appliances
Key Concepts
surveillance
data ownership
digital consent
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify what data a service retains?
- What steps can you take to protect your privacy online?
A Different Perspective
Even with precautions, data can be collected silently by providers.
