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Who do I trust to protect my privacy?
the marketplace the government my self
Actions to implement Actions to implement Actions to implement
Purchase security measures Set up an office like Canada Monitor credit, stay informed
Use spending to reward businesses that respect privacy Use courts to enforce checks/balances Demand transparent processes
Use public opinion, boycott against intrusive business Enact legislation that protects privacy Pay cash, avoid EZpass

Supporters would say Supporters would say Supporters would say
Innovates to protect own privacy HIPAA, libraries are positive examples “Who will watch the watchers?”
Keeps up with new threats Privacy implied in First Amendment What should be private is individual
Is motivated to please customers Protecting rights is government role Individual carelessness is main threat
ID theft threatens profits Clarifies public value for public servants Only one who can detect/correct errors/IDtheft



Opponents would say Opponents would say Opponents would say
Targeted marketing is invasive No universal definition of what’s private Too hard, too much work
Data mining is profitable Susceptible to demagoguery Public is lazy, won’t demand privacy
Susceptible to government pressure Cannot keep up with changing threats Individuals don’t have the power
Public has limited leverage Always tempted by secrecy Can never be sure you’re safe

Tradeoffs Tradeoffs Tradeoffs
Savings through targeted sales Public safety & national security Time & effort & inconvenience
Escalating security expense Complex bureaucratic rules No one to blame but self


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