The answer is no, one must remember that orbits outside of democratic regimes do not practice individual rights or privacy. Some citizens, like those in Russia, have been cultivated under a police …Read MoreThe answer is no, one must remember that orbits outside of democratic regimes do not practice individual rights or privacy. Some citizens, like those in Russia, have been cultivated under a police-state structure since the Russian Revolution. They went from a monarchy straight into a socialist form known as communism, skipping democracy entirely. Even under their current oligarchical regime, there is still a universal openness to government oversight. I’m not saying the minority wouldn’t prefer privacy, but I believe the majority of Russians have been deeply conditioned to accept that the reigning government is sovereign and knows what’s best for its citizens.
However, on the other hand, in the West, we pride ourselves…or used to, on the social contract theory, which denies any interference from fellow citizens or the government into one’s personal life and privacy which also should reflect personal data too, our data is constantly being stolen and sold without our knowledge. And who are the data pirates? Corporations, governments, that’s who! There will never be a global standard because currently it is being bent and twisted to keep us all under surveillance, for good or bad. I am not obliged to comment, seeing as though we are living in an era of universal terrorism, national and international. Read Less
I believe there should be a standard for the US as privacy, even digital, is a fundamental right. But it would be difficult, if not impossible, to implicate the same standards on a global scale. …Read MoreI believe there should be a standard for the US as privacy, even digital, is a fundamental right. But it would be difficult, if not impossible, to implicate the same standards on a global scale. Different nations have different views on the amount of privacy their citizens should receive and would not be accepting of the same standard the US would approve of.Read Less
The answer is no, one must remember that orbits outside of democratic regimes do not practice individual rights or privacy. Some citizens, like those in Russia, have been cultivated under a police …Read MoreThe answer is no, one must remember that orbits outside of democratic regimes do not practice individual rights or privacy. Some citizens, like those in Russia, have been cultivated under a police-state structure since the Russian Revolution. They went from a monarchy straight into a socialist form known as communism, skipping democracy entirely. Even under their current oligarchical regime, there is still a universal openness to government oversight. I’m not saying the minority wouldn’t prefer privacy, but I believe the majority of Russians have been deeply conditioned to accept that the reigning government is sovereign and knows what’s best for its citizens.
However, on the other hand, in the West, we pride ourselves…or used to, on the social contract theory, which denies any interference from fellow citizens or the government into one’s personal life and privacy which also should reflect personal data too, our data is constantly being stolen and sold without our knowledge. And who are the data pirates? Corporations, governments, that’s who! There will never be a global standard because currently it is being bent and twisted to keep us all under surveillance, for good or bad. I am not obliged to comment, seeing as though we are living in an era of universal terrorism, national and international. Read Less
This is a complex issue, however I am leaning toward perhaps supporting a standard, as digital privacy should be considered a right.
I believe there should be a standard for the US as privacy, even digital, is a fundamental right. But it would be difficult, if not impossible, to implicate the same standards on a global scale. …Read MoreI believe there should be a standard for the US as privacy, even digital, is a fundamental right. But it would be difficult, if not impossible, to implicate the same standards on a global scale. Different nations have different views on the amount of privacy their citizens should receive and would not be accepting of the same standard the US would approve of. Read Less