full image - Repost: Why we need a "Privacy-First" standard for Muslim Tech/Apps (from Reddit.com, Why we need a "Privacy-First" standard for Muslim Tech/Apps)
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As the title says, I’ve seen many Muslims recommending apps and products here (Developers self-promoting in disguise). Don't get me wrong, a lot of this is great for the ummah! However Reddit is anonymous and most users don't read the Terms of Service before downloading, so we need a higher standard of transparency and protection!!It is only fair that developers verify their identity (either with LinkedIn or any other means). God knows how many Islamophobic users are trying to meddle with our private data and potentially use it against us.I say this since anti-islamists are always trying to capitalize on our data. We never know what they might use it for. For example, Salaams (muslim dating app) was sold to the "Match Group" which includes many zionist leaders and investors. Many muslims using the app don't have the forethought to be mindful and give full access to their camera roll (Hijabi muslims more importantly!) and for all we know they can be harvesting that data (private photos), sell it off, and then weaponized against us.Think about 20 years from now, when our brother and sisters are reaching the upper echelons of society and influence. That data they agreed to give apps access to 20+ years ago can now be used against them as a form of blackmail. Look at how much Israel has used this tactic of blackmail to push their agenda WITHOUT this tech, God knows how much easier it is today!. Israel is considered to be one of the top countries within the data and tech industry because they know the leverage and importance this industry can have....Apps being marketed should NOT require any personal identification to be given to use the app. It makes no sense as to why I have to give my email (even if it is a throwaway email, it is still traceable to my IP address even with a VPN if they care enough). This creates a boundary that a company can not use/sell the data for nefarious reasons and that since no identifying information was used, there is a layer of trust. This is obviously not bullet proof and if someone wants our data, they can get it, but this will at least give an extra beefly layer of protection. If it is a paid product, crypto (ex: Monero) should be used similar to mullvad.Moving forward, I propose three general standards for apps marketed in muslim subreddits: (This is a form Jihad brothers and sisters, the battlefront of the future is not on land only anymore but rather in our tech!!)Identity Verification: Owners should provide proof of who they are so we know who is behind the code.Privacy-By-Design: Apps should not require personal identifiers. Following the Mullvad model (numbered accounts) should be the requirement. Since requiring an email—even a throwaway—still leaves a trail (IP, device fingerprinting) that can be traced back to you.Anonymized Payments: If a service is paid, it should offer crypto options like Monero for true anonymity.We need to treat our data as an Amanah (a trust). If we aren't careful today, our own digital footprints will inevitably be used against us tomorrow. I can't stress the hypothetical yet real tests that will afflict us if we do not make a change. Just imagine your parents privacy being used against you, your kids, your wife. Our ummah is largely uneducated regarding this topic and our enemies are weaponizing this against us!!TL;DR: Push for Open Source. Verify owners. Use numbered accounts instead of "Email + Password." Use Monero for payments.
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