Yes, digital privacy should absolutely be considered a right. The US government states that the right to privacy is a constitutional right, and this should obviously include the digital realm.
Arguments against enforcing standards of digital privacy cite national security and unhindered innovation as reasons to leave personal data unprotected. However, the ‘value’ gained based on these …Read MoreArguments against enforcing standards of digital privacy cite national security and unhindered innovation as reasons to leave personal data unprotected. However, the ‘value’ gained based on these arguments devalues the individual, their safety, and their ability to live comfortably. The value of leaving personal data unprotected is essentially the value of ‘stealing’ privacy and all of its benefits from individuals. Since this seems like a pretty bad thing, and something that the individual has little power to fight against when it comes to businesses invading their privacy, the government should step into the role as an enforcer to protect personal data privacy by establishing and sticking to some minimum standard.Read Less
I definitely think that the government should enforce a minimum standard of digital privacy for citizens. Digital privacy is an extension of the traditional right to privacy. When personal data is not …Read MoreI definitely think that the government should enforce a minimum standard of digital privacy for citizens. Digital privacy is an extension of the traditional right to privacy. When personal data is not protected online, it is at risk of breaches or misuse.Read Less
Absolutely. Virtually all aspects of a citizen’s private life are available through online data, often unintentionally or without full awareness of the impacts. Corporations buy and sell our data …Read MoreAbsolutely. Virtually all aspects of a citizen’s private life are available through online data, often unintentionally or without full awareness of the impacts. Corporations buy and sell our data like it’s candy, and use our information to sell us their products. This is a wild violation of privacy for the sake of profit, and refusing to enforce our privacy on the ground of capital gain would be wildly unethical.Read Less
Yes, digital privacy should absolutely be considered a right. The US government states that the right to privacy is a constitutional right, and this should obviously include the digital realm.
Arguments against enforcing standards of digital privacy cite national security and unhindered innovation as reasons to leave personal data unprotected. However, the ‘value’ gained based on these …Read MoreArguments against enforcing standards of digital privacy cite national security and unhindered innovation as reasons to leave personal data unprotected. However, the ‘value’ gained based on these arguments devalues the individual, their safety, and their ability to live comfortably. The value of leaving personal data unprotected is essentially the value of ‘stealing’ privacy and all of its benefits from individuals.
Since this seems like a pretty bad thing, and something that the individual has little power to fight against when it comes to businesses invading their privacy, the government should step into the role as an enforcer to protect personal data privacy by establishing and sticking to some minimum standard. Read Less
With an increase of cyber security attacks I think this is a necessity to protect peoples right to privacy.
I definitely think that the government should enforce a minimum standard of digital privacy for citizens. Digital privacy is an extension of the traditional right to privacy. When personal data is not …Read MoreI definitely think that the government should enforce a minimum standard of digital privacy for citizens. Digital privacy is an extension of the traditional right to privacy. When personal data is not protected online, it is at risk of breaches or misuse. Read Less
Yes, people deserve basic privacy.
Yes, especially with the rise of AI and cyberattacks, this continues to become an even more pressing issue.
With cybersecurity always being a threat and citizens rights in their country, the government should not have access to personal information.
Absolutely. Virtually all aspects of a citizen’s private life are available through online data, often unintentionally or without full awareness of the impacts. Corporations buy and sell our data …Read MoreAbsolutely. Virtually all aspects of a citizen’s private life are available through online data, often unintentionally or without full awareness of the impacts. Corporations buy and sell our data like it’s candy, and use our information to sell us their products. This is a wild violation of privacy for the sake of profit, and refusing to enforce our privacy on the ground of capital gain would be wildly unethical. Read Less