Social Implications of Computers Privacy as Instrumental Good Avoid discrimination based on eg HIV status Allow anonymous political speech Protect personal security eg against stalkers ID: 496538
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Privacy
Social Implications of ComputersSlide2
Privacy as Instrumental Good
Avoid discrimination based on, e.g., HIV status.Allow anonymous political speech.Protect personal security, e.g., against stalkers.
Restrain exercise of state power, e.g., require warrants.
Prevent spread of incorrect information.Slide3
Privacy as Intrinsic Good
Different public selves in different contexts.“Right to be left alone.”Part of human dignity.Avoid “creepy” repurposing of information.Slide4
Brian according to AcxiomSlide5
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according to AcxiomSlide7
Brian according to AcxiomSlide8
The threats to privacy
GovernmentsCorporationsPeople with cellphone camerasSlide9
The Case Against Privacy
You gain convenience from tailored ads, location services.People today care more about online friendship.Governments need to protect us against bad guys.Businesses must verify eligibility for, e.g., credit.If I’m doing nothing wrong, I have nothing to hide.