vanelsas

Privacy to me isn't about hiding things. Its about the freedom to choose where to draw the line. If you read Bruce Schneier's post, you will find a few (there are tons) examples of this. And just because everyone 'does it' doesn't make it right. Google is the biggest implicit data collector in the world. Their motto suggests that they do not want to be 'evil'. They have a responsibility to ensure this data exchange for value becomes more explicit. [fixed annoying typo]

Thanks, couldn't have said it better.

It's wrong. I can imagine tons of things that I might want to hide form others, and none of these things necessarily are evil things. The problem isn't about hiding. It's about freedom of choice.

Privacy isn't about hiding things. Its about freedom, choice and the ability as a human being to draw a line. In the online world this has become impossible due to the implicit exchange of data taking place. Google provides you a relevant service, and in return they will take your data. That exchange needs to be explicit.