@Valerii @Juan responsibility on both sides --- What is our expectation of safety, security, and privacy when we use an online business? In the USA, often a physical business will want to scan our ID, which gives them access to more information (using the QR code) and to store it as well, even though this gives them much more information than simply confirming identity to substantiate the use of a credit card, or age, to permit purchase of liquor or medicines.

Valerii makes a very important point: at the end of the day, if we don't protect ourselves adequately, we cannot be sure we will be protected. Yes... the internet (or something similar) is here to stay. But will we learn to use it to its (and our) best advantage? Will we, as consumers and users, demand that our rights and interests be respected? Or will we simply accept what is offered because we want these goods and services? Can we blame businesses if we don't care enough to modify our behaviour?

Source author: Ginger (Virginia) Paque VirginiaP@diplomacy.edu