publicprivacy
Publicprivacy is a term used to describe the protection of individual privacy in public-facing contexts and public spaces. It concerns the rights of individuals to control information about themselves in public interactions and the duties of organizations and governments to limit intrusions while permitting public life and transparency. The concept emphasizes balancing openness and surveillance with personal autonomy in public life.
Scope includes physical spaces such as streets, transit, events, and receptions, as well as data collected about
Legal and ethical frameworks include data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Technologies and practices include surveillance tools such as CCTV, facial recognition, license plate readers, and automated
Contemporary debates center on balancing security, public safety, and research transparency with individual autonomy. Critics warn
Public privacy is an evolving field that blends legal norms, technical safeguards, and ethical considerations as