I've seen lots of debates and arguments about whether privacy is actually included in the constitution. When it comes to the Constitution, I am definitely a "Translator" (so much better a term than 'loose interpretationist, which implied a lack of care or understanding). As Lawrence Lessig said, it is up to us to determine what the principle of the original wording was, what "root" right they were trying to protect, and how does that translate into the modern world?
What I want to know, then, is (1) what the official government policy is right now regarding computers and privacy, (2) where you find that in writing, (3) who is responsible for determining and disseminating the "party line," (4) does the supreme court and/or legal precedent have any influence on it.
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Maggie,
You bring up good points about the governments standing on privacy and computers. This was frequently brought up on the TIA website, but never elaborated on how the government was violating it.
The questions you proposed are very good question and thought provoking. I think it is interesting that privacy is an issue.Years ago, phone tapping without suspicion would be violation of rights.So maybe it's the same with the internet.
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