Open AccessPerspectives on Privacy, Information Technology, and Company/Governmental Surveillance in Japan
Author(s) -
Catherine A. Luther,
Ivanka Radovic
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
surveillance and society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.781
H-Index - 46
ISSN - 1477-7487
DOI - 10.24908/ss.v10i3/4.4271
Subject(s) - viewpoints , government (linguistics) , information privacy , public relations , privacy protection , privacy by design , political science , information technology , internet privacy , business , public administration , sociology , law , computer science , art , linguistics , philosophy , visual arts
The purpose of this study was to explore Japanese notions of privacy and perspectives on electronic surveillance carried out by companies and the government. Prior research has suggested fundamental differences between Eastern and Western viewpoints on privacy. Theoretical-based arguments have been put forward that in Eastern nations such as in Japan, culture plays a major role in downplaying the significance of privacy. Given the increasing usage of technology for surveillance purposes, this study hoped to shed light on whether or not such theoretical arguments are reflected in or diverge from the perspectives expressed by members of the Japanese public.