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submitted 11 months ago by meowmeowmeow@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

Do ISP and library know what we read when we borrow books from platforms, such as Overdrive, with public library accounts? p.s. first post + app glitch can't enter new line.

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[-] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Your ISP's knowledge base will have factors behind it. Do you use their provided router? If so, they can easily have more data about your internet usage than if you'd use your own. As far as modem's go, I don't think it can provide as much data compared to a router, but it's still worth the cost to obtain more control of your information.

Overdrive seems like data middle man to me, give LibriVox and/or The-Eye a try instead. Hopefully one or both have all the books without the privacy worry.

[-] meowmeowmeow@lemmy.ml 2 points 11 months ago

Noted with thanks. Btw how to change the modem w/o breaking fibre cables?

[-] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 5 points 11 months ago

Ah, I've never had fibre so I'm not too sure. With coaxial cable it just requires whatever docsis cable modem is designed for the speeds provided.

[-] AtomicOrange@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago

I’m not familiar with The-Eye, is it the .eu domain site?

[-] shreddy_scientist@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

Yep, the .edu is the one

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