Debating Privacy in a Networked World @zephoria @jeffjarvis @csoghoian


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The Wall Street Journal posted excerpts from a debate danah boyd, Stewart Baker, Jeff Jarvis, and Chris Soghoian on privacy. In preparation for the piece, they had them respond to a series of questions. Jeff posted the full text of his responses here and here are Danah’s

I am not going to repeat their excellent work here; just added a few summary comments….

  • Privacy matters: Public matters
  • Old rules, laws and regulations created for what was needed – we do need to rethink
  • Harm is personal and difficult to measure
  • We do want the ability to have both better control at a big level and more detailed/ refined choice
  • The regulator needs to protect the vulnerable and have some teeth
  • Should citizens be allowed to hide in private – no
  • Should citizens be allowed a voice in public – no