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Why We Must Stop Being "Bystanders" to Corporate Negligence

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From Dropped Calls to Leaked Data: Why We Must Stop Being "Bystanders" to Corporate Negligence We have all grown accustomed to the occasional nuisance call, but a conversation I had today crossed a line from "annoying" to deeply concerning. I received a call from a young woman attempting to sell me an insurance policy. In her haste to entice me into a "limited offer," she let the cat out of the bag: she explicitly stated that this deal was reserved exclusively for Dialog customers. In that one sentence, the veil was lifted. It became clear that my status as a customer—and likely my contact details—had been shared or sold to a third party without my consent. The Irony of "Service" What makes this situation particularly bitter is the context. For the past three months, my entire neighborhood has been struggling with abysmal reception and unresolved capacity issues. While we battle "shitty" signal strength and dropped calls, the provider a...