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Privacy is contextual

Privacy is contextual

From the course: Understanding and Prioritizing Data Privacy

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Privacy is contextual

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- Context is paramount in the realm of data privacy. Experienced privacy experts often emphasize that a piece of data can be perceived as private in one setting while being openly shared in another. This variability underscores the importance of recognizing the context in which data is collected, shared, and utilized. Let's take a look at some examples of contextual privacy. Consider a scenario where an individual shares their vacation photos on a personal social media account. In this context, the data, the photos, are intended for friends and family, and the individual expects a certain level of privacy. However, if the same individual were to share those photos in a professional networking group, the expectation of privacy would diminish significantly. The audience and purpose change the nature of the data sharing, illustrating how context alters privacy expectations. In educational settings, student data is often treated with heightened sensitivity. For instance, a student's…

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