"There's a Growing Backlash Against Tech's Infamous Secrecy. Why Now?"

 

My new Opinion piece:

For decades, the tech companies praised their secrecy. Tim Cookonce said, “One of the great things about Apple is: We probably have more secrecy here than the CIA.” 

Now, as they are facing mounting criticism, their NDAs and off-the-record comments are seen as means of evading responsibility.

The full piece: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20210816/21520947374/theres-growing-backlash-against-techs-infamous-secrecy-why-now.shtml