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Privacy

Privacy. CS 195 Social Implications of Computers. 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.

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Privacy

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  1. Privacy CS 195 Social Implications of Computers

  2. 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.

  3. Privacy as Intrinsic Good Different public selves in different contexts. “Right to be left alone.” Part of human dignity. Avoid “creepy” repurposing of information.

  4. Me according to Acxiom

  5. Me according to Acxiom

  6. Me according to Acxiom

  7. Me according to Acxiom

  8. The threats to privacy Governments Corporations People with cellphone cameras

  9. 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.

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