Is personal privacy essential in a free society ?  In a democracy? Should it be controlled by  Governments?
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Yes to an extent, if your doing something Ileagal then (I think) you give up those rights.
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This is a Q on patient's rights and I don't think that is similar all over the world. Even if the patient is under arrest he doesn't loose his rights as a human. \nIn Europe there is the Indipendent Principle for the Protection of Personal Data. The health status of a patient is considered as sensible personal data. You can enter their site and have a look.\nI think that we can't release any information, if they have not a special mandate for this reason.\nKaterina
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if that is true, there is no free society. in a free society, people have a right to choose, but the government should inform the people of what is expected of them, not imposed on them.
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Sorry, in a public place you do not have an expectation of privacy, though you can probably get the paper to print a clarification and apology so that it becomes public record that you were not getting busted for something.
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The concept that people have this *right* is an ethical question and I support the position that all have this right.\n\nWhether people actually have it is a legal question based on the laws of their country. China, for example, has government policies in place that restrict the information the inhabitants can freely receive.\n\nIn India, there are domestic rights organizations that are vigilant in protecting and preserving the citizens perceived rights including that of information. (1)\n\nEvery country has a segment that would restrict information and any of the other qualities that are considered *rights*. Regardless of political party there are essentially two kinds of people; those who wish controls and those who do not want controls.
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http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=Legislation+on+privacy+issues&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
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You gave up personal privacy and freedom when you said 'I do.'  Why would you want to keep secrets from your wife?  And if your marriage is healthy, you can have freedom *without* keeping secrets.
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You dont want just anyone having unfettered access to a place as private as that. Understand? Pervs might turn it into a meeting place.
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I would tend to believe that people should be informed before exercising democratic rights, but given the multiple forms of media available, literacy does not necessarily determine information.\n\nHowever, requiring basic media literacy would be nice.  But then public officials would have a harder time spinning information and may actually have to start being honest.
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A right to privacy is implied but not directly stated in the Constitution. With the Supreme Court stacked the way it is, I doubt they will declare it unconstitutional. I have dropped my phone company (Verizon) entirely and gone with Cable Modem and VOIP.. I recommend anyone concerned about the "Big Brother" state America is becoming do the same.
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Yes, because I'm not a criminal so they have no right to collect data on me.  They don't need to listen in on things to know details of my life.  They can figure out easily how often I call my doctor, how often bill collectors call me, how often I stay in touch with family and where they are, what products I purchase via phone, how often I order pizza, and whether or not I cheat on my wife.  \n\nI don't want some geek sitting in a control room somewhere figuring that out, its just creepy...and unconstitutional...and "1984".  Please place me on the "Do Not Monitor" list, thanks.
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If you travel abroad you soon learn that control of the media and privacy invasion are realities worldwide.  The U.S. remains by far one of the least controlled societies, even if you restrict your list to the so-called Western democracies.\nAnd the U.S. government for all its failings continues to be one of the least corrupt and most open.
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Todays social system is running on the base of power & threat.  People remain civilised so long they have the fear of being penalised for their wrongs.  But a best and ideal society will be where people will do the right thing without the fear of any penalties.\n         Yes governance is necessary, but a good governance is what gives it's citizens trust and responsibility which they can perform voluntarily and not by compulsion.\n................the story can be an unending one.
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Of course you can be prosecuted.  You have no expectation of privacy when in a public place and clearly visible (such as through a window).  No expectation of privacy means no violation of privacy.
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Generally, the States may regulate any activity that affects health, safety, or aesthetics related to its citizens or property.  There are varying standards of review for decisions the States may make that touch their citizen's rights, but many aspects of privacy are considered "fundamental" rights (meaning that they are ordained by the U.S. Constitution).  Therefore, State regulation of activities in this category are scrutinized strictly (meaning that the State must demonstrate that its law or regulation is necessary to achieiving a compelling State interest--a nearly impossible task).  Most laws are stricken down under strict scrutiny.
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an empolyer would have a right to this invasion to prevent abuses of their systems. Also, if you had a minor child and were worrying about what they were doing on myspace, or who knows what on your computer, you could invade their privacy.
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Nope that would certainly be an invasion of privacy...But give Bush a little more time..then everyone will be criminals.