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A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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I'm connected to my new hotspot. What does this number 6 mean? This is the first time I've ever seen a number associated with any Wi-Fi notification. (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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[–] androidul@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

damn you, I’m so jelly rn 🥲

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

okay based on everyone's responses, it looks like the number six is a good thing, and not a bad scary thing that would be a cause for privacy concern. Thank you all.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 4 months ago

Most wholesome outcome.