Answer to Question #127831 in Economics for Mohamed Abukar

Question

1. Is Google responsible for the accuracy of links to other information? Why or why not?
2. Why do European and American views on privacy protection differ so dramatically?
3. How can the different perspectives on privacy be managed in a global environment like the Internet?

Answer 1

1. Google is not responsible for the accuracy of links to other information, because it just provides these links with not very accurate check of the link.

2. The essential difference between the US and EU when it comes to data protection, is their point of focus. The US seems more concerned with integrity of data as a commercial asset, while the EU, with the GDPR, has firmly put individual rights before the interest of businesses.

3. Different perspectives on privacy can be managed through the creation of the common international legislation in a global environment like the Internet.