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July 16, 2024

Should the government enforce a minimum standard of digital privacy for its citizens?




Total votes: 9

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  1. WittyDeer4
    67

    While this sounds great, I think it would be difficult given the current arguments about digital data being used to defend national security and other threats. I think there should be some boundaries …Read MoreWhile this sounds great, I think it would be difficult given the current arguments about digital data being used to defend national security and other threats. I think there should be some boundaries when it comes to digital privacy and who can access your data. Read Less

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  2. CleverHalibut
    66.5

    Requiring companies to give the option of whether to use and sell an individual’s data is a privacy protection that should be implemented. In the current climate, citizens have little to no control …Read MoreRequiring companies to give the option of whether to use and sell an individual’s data is a privacy protection that should be implemented. In the current climate, citizens have little to no control over how their data is being used and sold. Read Less

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  3. CalmGiraffe3
    18

    Absolutely – the lack of privacy regulations for digital privacy is what leads to so many cases of identity threat and scams. All data that we have currently is waiting to be breached, or even sold, …Read MoreAbsolutely – the lack of privacy regulations for digital privacy is what leads to so many cases of identity threat and scams. All data that we have currently is waiting to be breached, or even sold, which is why the government needs to step in and ensure digital privacy for its citizens. Read Less

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  4. HappyMountain Lion1
    15

    It’s hard to say whether this will ever be a reality. The government has a great deal of interest in collecting our data–think Patriot Act. A truly private internet may not exist.

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  5. neehak0920
    21

    While there are concerns with how the government is incentivized to not protect digital privacy, a minimum standard of protection may be able to shield people from some digital attacks from …Read MoreWhile there are concerns with how the government is incentivized to not protect digital privacy, a minimum standard of protection may be able to shield people from some digital attacks from corporations and other wrongdoers. Read Less

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  6. CleverTiger3
    69

    I believe that digital privacy for citizens is important in order to increase security and decrease threats.

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  7. CalmElk
    40.5

    Yes, I think we all have a right to digital privacy, and this should be enforced by the government. Especially in an age of digital commodification, privacy is extra important to restrict this from …Read MoreYes, I think we all have a right to digital privacy, and this should be enforced by the government. Especially in an age of digital commodification, privacy is extra important to restrict this from becoming too excessive. Read Less

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  8. DeterminedLobster4
    37.5

    With the current outdated laws on privacy online, I think the government should ensure that people are still able to keep their personal information and activity personal.

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