Quote by Anon., U. S. Privacy Study Commi

The real danger is the gradual erosion of individual liberties through automation, integration, and interconnection of many small, separate record-keeping systems, each of which alone may seem innocuous, even benevolent, and wholly justifiable.

The real danger is the gradual erosion of individual liberti

Summary

This quote emphasizes the hidden peril in the advancement of technology and its impact on individual freedom. It suggests that the true threat lies in the subtle and gradual erosion of personal liberties that occurs through the automation, integration, and interconnection of various seemingly harmless and justified record-keeping systems. The warning is that while each system on its own might appear benign, the cumulative effect of these interconnected systems can lead to a significant loss of individual freedoms without people realizing it.

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By Anon., U. S. Privacy Study Commi

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