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Privacy and the freedom of info

Privacy and the freedom of information

Summary of ‘Privacy and the Internet’ by Seumas Miller

The introduction of the Internet has been a worldwide phenomenon, but along with its huge success, there are many problems. Seumas Miller’s article covers the privacy, moral and ethical problems associated with the Internet.
Although everyone has the right to privacy, breaches can occur which can damage the reputation or well being of individuals and organisations. Criminals are the main concern for an individual and an organisation right to privacy and that is why law enforcement agencies have been introduced to catch them. These law enforcement agencies have been cleared to intercept e-mail messages of anyone that they deem to be suspicious. But who is a suspect, those that are innocent are being invaded there right to privacy, so where do we draw the line. It is important to balance the rights of individuals against the needs of the community.
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