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I feel like scraping my bank transaction data to be the most violating breach of my privacy (more so than my likes), and yet companies like Plaid are thriving because people are willing to give up access to years of bank transaction history to use apps like Robinhood.

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For this reason I have been experimenting with going cash only. Its actually not so bad and I can easily give money to those in need on the street.

I generally use cash for everything. The exceptions being large purchases or where I need a secondary proof of purchase.

I was once asked by my bank why I wasn't taking advantage of of the convenience my contactless debit card offered. I said because I didn't want them knowing what I spent my money on.

This led on to me being advised that I would struggle to get loan or mortgage facilities because the bank would be unable to see if I was spending my money responsibly.

I can live with that.

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