The Ethics of Internet Privacy

An individual's right to privacy has always been highly cherished in the United States. This is in part due to the fact that the consequences for victims of privacy intrusions can be disastrous, ranging from hurtful rumors to identity theft and even ruined credit ratings. While most invasions of privacy are discreet, of little material value, and ostensibly do little harm beyond additional "junk mail," such indiscretions already worry the minds of Americans everywhere.

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