What is the main reason some supporters of the European approach to privacy are skeptical about self-regulation of privacy practices?
What is the main reason some supporters of the European approach to privacy are skeptical about self-regulation of privacy practices?
Supporters of the European approach to privacy are skeptical about self-regulation of privacy practices because industries may not be strict enough in the creation and enforcement of rules. They believe that without stringent, externally enforced regulations, companies might prioritize business interests over the strict adherence to privacy standards.
IAPP US Private Sector Privacy 3E Section 3.10, Paragraph 6
It is important to note that self-regulation is controversial Privacy advocates and supporters of the European approach to data protection often express concern that industries are not strict enough when creating, adhering to, and enforcing privacy rules or codes of conduct.
"Industries may not be strict enough in the creation and enforcement of rules" (from the textbook) Privacy advocates and supporters of the European approach to data protection often express concern that industries are not strict enough when creating, adhering to, and enforcing privacy rules or codes of conduct. European regulators, for instance, say that privacy is a fundamental human right, and data protection authorities (DPAs) should be involved in defining and protecting that right.