Privacy vs security

@DocAndersen (54402)
United States
October 30, 2018 2:08pm CST
It is an interesting problem. Where do you stand? Do you believe that you right to privacy is all important? Or do you believe it is security first (many more people) than privacy (just one person). It is a conversation that a lot of people have been thinking about and considering for a long time. Where does it fit for you?
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@NormanDarlo (1071)
• Ireland
30 Oct 18
One argument says, if you're not doing anything you shouldn't be, then why is privacy a concern at all? So, this argument goes, we shouldn't worry about the authorities knowing our every move if we're being good boys and girls. But this presupposes that the state or its authorities will never act in a pernicious way against innocent citizens. If this was ever a given, it seems to be less and less so now. However, nobody is forcing us to spend time online, sharing our data in exchange for free services. Are we sleep-walking into slavery?
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
You covered privacy very well, what about safety? Are you willing to trade some level of privacy (knowing you aren't doing anything wrong) for a level of security?
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Oct 18
Privacy first. Security is being used as an excuse to spy and pry.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Oct 18
@DocAndersen No, because that's how they earn money.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
@JohnRoberts I sense a little bitterness/frustration there. I know many security professionals who seek to do the right thing.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
That is an interesting point John, would a security expert agree with that?
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@LadyDuck (471573)
• Switzerland
31 Oct 18
There are cases with security is more important than privacy. Security cameras in the streets could violate our privacy, but I am glad to know that the police can monitor an area and come if there is a problem.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
That is a great point, thanks!!!!
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
31 Oct 18
I think we no longer live in an age where we have privacy anymore. Drones can record everything and anything - cameras are everywhere, recording everything - the use of technologies in the home to do everything... Lets face it, even the grocery list is no longer a private thing. All those club cards record and use your shopping preferences to help in marketing to you. Even the companies that use to just supply codes on products now require whole receipts.
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
I would agree, the issue of security versus privacy is one that is going to continue to plague us. What are you willing to trade (privacy) to have personal security?
• Philippines
31 Oct 18
if you have security you have privacy..
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
The two are often linked - I do like your point.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Oct 18
I believe our privacy is becoming less and less, so I really try my best to protect it as much as possible.
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@amadeo (111938)
• United States
30 Oct 18
what privacy.We do not have any.They are all over here.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Oct 18
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
31 Oct 18
I suspect that is a delicate balance at some point...