As a citizen of the United States, I myself, along with many others seem to have the assumption that all of our problems will be solved if the government would just pass certain laws. Unfortunately, that is not the case because it takes time and a lot of research to ensure that the law is ethical, and does not affect any other previously passed laws. The basis of most privacy laws in United States is Fair Information Practices (FIP). Such practices helped make changes in privacy legislation for things like HIPPA, which was described in a previous blog. FIP is a group of standards that govern the collection and use of individual's information.
President Obama states that “American consumers can’t wait any longer for clear rules of the road that ensure their personal information is safe online,” he goes on to say, “As the Internet evolves, consumer trust is essential for the continued growth of the digital economy. That’s why an online privacy Bill of Rights is so important. For businesses to succeed online, consumers must feel secure. By following this blueprint, companies, consumer advocates and policymakers can help protect consumers and ensure the Internet remains a platform for innovation and economic growth.”Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights is a promising outlook into the future of consumers having control over their privacy. Including being in control over what information organizations are allowed to gather and what they may do with it. These Privacy Bill of Rights are meant to allow for better security, consumer understanding of privacy practices by organizations, control over what is collected, and accountability towards organizations for appropriately handling consumers personal data. The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights is only one of four parts to the extensive blueprint revealed by Obama Administration in 2012, which is to help keep the Internet as a prosperous tool to future breakthroughs and continue a positive economical stand point.
Hopefully, these Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights will take effect soon and have a positive impact on the way organizations collect and use consumers personal data online. I personally would like the option to completely choose what organizations see, collect, and use of my own information. How about you?
Sources
Management Information Systems by Laudon & Laudon. Twelfth Edition. Prentice Hall, 2012. ISBN: 0-13-214287-2. Chap 4
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/02/23/we-can-t-wait-obama-administration-unveils-blueprint-privacy-bill-rights
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/02/23/we-can-t-wait-obama-administration-unveils-blueprint-privacy-bill-rights
I agree, I don't want consumers knowing everything about me from where I am to what I'm buying. I feel as if large companies with there extensive research and infinite information now know more about us then we know about ourselves. Where is the line? What would we limit these large companies to know about us?
ReplyDeleteHector Hernandez
I agree, I think that one of the problems with this subject is the fact that it questions ethics which can be a difficult thing to make laws upon because there is so many opposing views on the matter. So I believe one of the solutions in helping draw the line is us as individuals taking control over what we share and enable for other's to see. Along with the many things we have mentioned in our other posts.
DeleteTeam 6b
I couldn't agree more. I dont want businesses knowing all my information and purchase history. However, as a marketing strategy, seeing what we buy and what websites we visit, it gives them a better perspective on what to advertise. This is annoying, but a smart strategy on their behalf.
ReplyDeleteJack Williams