– One of the main manifestations of the application of modern information and communication technologies which is considered by governments is the concept of e-government.
– Developing economic and social interactions requires the government to interfere in people’s private affairs; the issues that were formerly part of the private rights of citizens are now influenced by public rights and actions resulted by the government’s regulation.
– To provide their individual freedom and welfare, human beings consider it necessary to respect the privacy of each other; they do not want to be watched over or their personal information and secrets to be revealed.
– Many international laws have been legislated in this regard to respect individuals’ privacy and prohibit natural and legal persons from accessing the information; this must be observed by governments, too.
