Security privacy and anonymity can sometimes be in contradiction to each other.
For example a feature within your browser might check every Web site that you visit to see if it is
on a known malware distribution site.
This feature helps security because it can stop you going to sites with malware that can potentially
interfere with your privacy and anonymity.
As the site the malware distribution site is maintaining constant contact with your browser and could
be constantly updated on what sites that you are visiting and when and in situations like this you need
to make a decision between security privacy and anonymity.
People's tolerance remain tracked and the disclosure of their personal information and activities online
is different.
If you are a political dissident fighting for human rights you may need total privacy and anonymity
online against your government.
If you are an average Internet user in the West you might just not want your e-mails read and your surfing
history revealed and find that to be an imposition.
There is a spectrum of consequences to disclosure and de anonymization from Miled privacy invasion to
a life depending on it.
The amount of privacy and anonymity you require is directly proportional to the amount of security you
need.
So bear that in mind as we go through the court and you choose what security controls you want and need
to apply.
I'll say that again the amount of privacy and anonymity you require is directly proportional to the
amount of security that you need.
The more privacy on an empty the more security controls.
A quote here from Bruce Schneier.
Privacy isn't about hiding something.
It's about being able to control how we present ourselves.
The world is about maintaining a public face while at the same time being permitted private thoughts
and actions.
It's about personal dignity.