Security versus Privacyby Loren StephensLoren talks about the differences between Security and Privacy, but also how (and why) he prioritises one over the other.Read post ➡I actually wrote about this topic back in 2019 - I agree with Loren that Security and Privacy are often used interchangeably, but they're objectively different things.Anyway, that's old news. The thing I wanted to comment on in this post is Loren's position on how he prioritises one over the other. He says:So, when I ask myself which one matters more, I consistently arrive at the same answer: security first, then privacy.I used to be among those who avoided Google services due to privacy concerns, and I understand why. [...] However, by choosing to avoid Google, many people end up using less secure alternatives. They've prioritized the second question while neglecting the first.I agree strongly with this. I've fallen foul of this myself, where in my efforts to de-Google, I've ended up using worse tools both in terms of security and functionality.At this point in my life, I just want my shit to work well and get out of my way. I do, however, prioritise security, then privacy, then functionality. Ultimately, I care more about keeping my data secure, than anything else.That's not to say I don't care about privacy. I just care more about securing my data.If I can find a tool that gives me both security and privacy, I'll use that every time. Thanks for reading this post via RSS. RSS is ace, and so are you. ❤️ You can reply to this post by email, or leave a comment.