privacy theory

Privacy theory explores how individuals control access to their personal information and maintain autonomy over their personal space and activities. It considers the right to regulate who can know what about us and when, balancing the benefits of sharing information with potential risks. Privacy serves to protect personal dignity, autonomy, and security, and is influenced by cultural, social, and legal factors. Fundamentally, privacy theory seeks to understand how to safeguard this control in a world where information circulation is rapidly increasing, ensuring individuals can preserve their independence and personal boundaries.