Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Economic
crisis, downsizing, budget issues, bankruptcy. These seem to be some of
the more common issues faced by many companies today - so much so that
if one approaches them concerning P-R-I-V-A-C-Y, they would show you
the front door!
Who has the time to bother about someone's
privacy and personal data when there are more "important" issues at
hand? Perhaps at first glance, the protection of privacy seems minute
at times like these, and even the data subject is not too concerned
about the way his data is being handled - he has more pressing matters
to think about such as the possibility of losing his job, going
bankrupt and so on.
Nevertheless, do take note that whilst these
matters affect your way of living and demand your immediate attention,
they are not permanent - and life will go on, even if it is not the way
we wish it to be. On the other hand, privacy and personal data IS your
life - be it on paper or in an electronic carrier, and once breached,
can have a lasting negative effect greater than we can imagine.
Remember, the right to privacy is sacred, and should be protected -
even in times of difficulty, because when the economic sun is shining
again, you'll be glad you did.
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