SecurityRatty: Privacy, like other social norms, is relative

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Privacy, like other social norms, is relative

2008-05-21 11:22:12 by Editor in Adventures in Security

Globalization due to the Internet has brought many changes. One of the most important is the potential for world-wide freedom of expression. People in countries many have never heard of can voice opinions, which are widely distributed, about issues within their own national borders. Using the same technologies, they can also comment on policies, laws, or even individuals. However, not all governments treat dissent or personal attacks in the same way. Like social norms, which can vary widely