Review of 2001
More than anything else, the digital revolution influences the way society handles information, including personal data. Citizens and consumers welcome the benefits of digital service provision with open arms. But, at the same time, they worry about the security and confidentiality of on-line services and contacts. Focused on the pursuit of commercial or political objectives, enterprises and governmental organisations are often inclined to regard the protection of privacy as an inconvenience. At the same time, there is a failure to recognise the potential benefits of taking privacy into account from the outset when designing information systems and processes.