Privacy Issue Map

Who do I trust to protect my privacy?

the marketplace	the government	my self
Actions to Implement
Purchase security measures Use spending to reward business that respects privacy Use public opinion, boycott against intrusive businesses.	Set up an office like Canada Use courts to enforce checks/balances Enact legislation that protects privacy	Monitor credit, stay informed Demand transparent processes Pay cash, avoid EZpass
Supporters would say
Innovates to protect privacy Keeps up with new threats Is motivated to please customers ID theft threatens profits	HIPAA, Libraries are good examples Privacy implied in First Amendment Protecting rights is government role Clarifies public value for public servants	“Who will watch the watchers?” What should be private is individual Individual carelessness is main threat Only one who can detect/correct errors/theft
Opponents would say
Targeted marketing is invasive Data mining is profitable Susceptible to government pressure Public has limited leverage	No universal definition of what’s private Susceptible to demagoguery Cannot keep up with changing threats Always tempted by secrecy	Too hard, too much work Public is lazy, won’t demand privacy Individuals don’t have the power Can never be sure you’re safe
Tradeoffs
Savings through targeted sales Escalating security expenses	Public safety & National security Complex bureaucratic rules	Time & effort & inconvenience No one to blame but self