Data Privacy and Dignitary Privacy

Explore the complex intersection of data privacy, dignitary privacy, and freedom of expression in this 57-minute lecture by Robert Post from Yale University. Delve into the implications of the 2014 European Court of Justice decision in Google Spain, which established a "right to be forgotten" based on EU Directive 95/46/EC. Examine how this ruling affects the public sphere, democratic self-governance, and the role of search engines in sustaining virtual public discourse. Compare the instrumental logic of data privacy with the normative approach of dignitary privacy, and understand their differing applications to public communication. Analyze the decision's attempt to reconcile privacy rights with freedom of expression, and consider its shortcomings in distinguishing between search engine links and source websites. Gain insights into the challenges of balancing individual privacy concerns with the public's right to information in the digital age.