In the United States, the right to privacy is protected primarily through the 5th Amendment of the Constitution, which states that everyone is permitted "to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures." While the 5th Amendment does not explicitly mention privacy, the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized this as a fundamental right in several cases, notably Katz v. United States (1967).
However, other U.S. laws and jurisprudence also protect this privacy right. For instance, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates information disclosure on most credit applications and all credit-related transactions.
There are several types of privacy, civil rights, and human rights. We have these mixed together, sometimes, as one concept, but each has very different connotations.
Throughout history, numerous legal issues have been raised in disputes between individuals when the definition of privacy has been unclear. From contraception to interracial marriage, and even further back: contraception, interracial marriage, and abortion. More recently, the definition of privacy has come into question as technology has made activities formerly only accessible in the public domain to individuals.
Issues such as distinguishing public and private realms and recognizing an individual's expectation of ambiguous (semi-public) situations have been debated.
There are several types of privacy, civil rights, and human rights. We have these mixed together, sometimes, as one concept, but each has very different connotations.
While addressing privacy concerns is a step in the right direction, it's not enough. There are many other vital steps to take to make AI more people-friendly.
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