The “expectation of privacy” is a legal concept. And while the standard is more loosely applied on the internet, it’s not a “myth”. David Kernell was arrested just a couple months ago for hacking Palin’s email account: i.e. violating her expectation of privacy.
The “expectation of privacy” is a legal concept.
Yes. A concept and not a hard and fast rule of law. But I agree with the concept.
And while the standard is more loosely applied on the internet, it’s not a “myth”.
I understand that. I was referring to the concept that the internet somehow provided some sense of privacy. I mean the blind belief that you are 'anonymous' on the internet. Sure, there are ways to remain that way, but most people don't bother, don't need to, or don't know how to.
David Kernell was arrested just a couple months ago for hacking Palin’s email account: i.e. violating her expectation of privacy.
This is what I am talking about. Just as one can remain 'anonymous', one can violate another's privacy. There are tools for both.
The fact that this article is discussing them singling out individuals who violate copyright laws, is another facet of just how far does your 'expectation of privacy' go.