The Rationale Behind Privacy
“Rights” Perspectives
- Pro: General inalienable right – the canonical “right to privacy”
- Pro: Culturally specific right
- Con: Reducible to other rights (e.g., property)
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“Psychological” Perspectives
- Pro: Necessary for human development
- Pro: Necessary to maintain social relations/functioning
- Con: Harmful to society (e.g., perpetuates deceit and distrust)