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From: Theodor.SCHLICKMANN@BXL.DG13.cec.be Date: Mon, 26 Oct 1998 11:23:47 +0100 Subject: Re: An amendment proposal...
Your scope of privacy seems to be rather narrow.
True enough. I figured if I kept typing I'd probably get into trouble with somebody. Besides I just wanted to start a discussion for a couple of days distraction. There are many aspects of the various characteristics and I don't pretend to be able to imagine them in all their combinatorial splendor. One thing I know is that the social potential for video cameras in relation to traffic management are immense. The problem is that their potential for abuse when coupled with other sorts of technologies is absolutely frightening. I don't believe that potential is enough to avoid them out of hand.
It is not only communication. Privacy is also needed on public places (e.g., violated by face recognition systems), at work places (e.g.,violated by telephone tapping), for your body (e.g., endangered by abortion control),
No, what is needed in public places is anonymity. We want to be treated just like everyone else. We specificaly don't want any identity. ____________________________________________________________________ To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice. Confucius The Armadillo Group ,::////;::-. James Choate Austin, Tx /:'///// ``::>/|/ ravage@ssz.com www.ssz.com .', |||| `/( e\ 512-451-7087 -====~~mm-'`-```-mm --'- --------------------------------------------------------------------