# Digital privacy as a commodity

Marx's concept of value applies to digital privacy. Internet platforms sell user data as a commodity. Users' metadata is exchanged for advertising revenue.

https://signal.org/blog/the-value-of-our-confidences/

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#privacy #digital #commodity #data

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Created: 2026-10-25T21:16:29.651305+00:00

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Original source: https://signal.org/blog/the-value-of-our-confidences/