Digital Privacy Movement, as realized, 1990s-present
20th Century · realized scope
A civil society and advocacy movement organized around the protection of individuals' personal data and communications from collection, surveillance, and disclosure by governments and corporations. It emerged in North America during the 1990s, coinciding with the expansion of the internet, and has since operated across multiple countries and jurisdictions. It is principally associated with legislative campaigns, technical standards development, litigation, and the promotion of encryption and data-protection frameworks.
Cluster:Liberty First
Liberty is the defining elevation, with Consent & Anti-Coercion running high beside it; Authority & Hierarchy sits low. Individual freedom leads the profile rather than any collective commitment.
Full profile
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Neighbors
- 1Declaration of Independence, as stated, 1776Distance: 9Compare
- 2Open Source Movement, as realized, 1980s-presentDistance: 12Compare
- 3The Wealth of Nations (Smith), as stated, 1776Distance: 13Compare
- 4Women's Suffrage Movement, as realized, 19th-20th c.Distance: 13Compare
- 5Human Rights Watch, as realized, 2015-presentDistance: 13Compare
The Three Axes (Detail)
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