Utilitarian arguments for privacy focus on _________ .
A)the rights of individuals
B)the harm in violation
C)breaking the law
D)justice

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Utilitarian arguments for privacy focus on the harm caused by the violation of privacy. The harm may be physical, emotional or economic. Utilitarianism holds that actions are right if they result in the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people. In the case of privacy, violating the privacy of an individual causes harm to that individual and may also harm others indirectly, such as through loss of trust in institutions or increased fear of surveillance. Protecting privacy, therefore, results in the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Utilitarian Arguments for Privacy Focus on _________