Even after decades of intensive research and public debates, the topic of data privacy
remains surrounded by confusion and misinformation. Many people still struggle to grasp
the importance of privacy, which has far-reaching consequences for social norms,
jurisprudence, and legislation. Discussions on personal data misuse often revolve around a
few popular talking points, such as targeted advertising or government surveillance, leading
to an overly narrow view of the problem. Literature in the field tends to focus on specific …