Privacy is Dead and We're Not Mad Enough

Right, and that leads to a broader societal impact. Once citizens internalize the idea that online activity isn’t private, it can change behavior, political engagement, and even the willingness to seek information freely.
We need to consider long-term consequences. Policies like this may start narrow, but they can shift social expectations about privacy. People might begin to accept that “digital oversight” is normal, which is a huge cultural shift.