The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.
Tim Berners-LeeRead
Customers need to be given control of their own data-not being tied into a certain manufacturer so that when there are problems they are always obliged to go back to them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Customers should have autonomy over their own data rather than being dependent on specific manufacturers.
Tim Berners-Lee emphasizes the importance of data ownership for customers, advocating for their control over personal information rather than being tied to a single manufacturer. He suggests that being forced to rely on one provider for data management can lead to problems for customers, indicating a need for more freedom and flexibility in data handling.
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DataPrivacyControlCustomersManufacturers
In practice
Example use cases
During a tech conference on data privacy, this quote could emphasize the importance of consumer rights.
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