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You should still practice minimization of PII, also known as Data Minimization. Especially in the EU, where it's the law (GDPR).

You should also wash your hands after using the toilet. That’s about as relevant to HHS sharing data with DHS as what you’re talking about.

Metadata is never deleted, only copied to more and more archives and databases.

You're always being added to a list, and all of your metadata decides what lists you'll end up on in the future.