Cypherpunks vs Regulators: Who Reigns Over Privacy?

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/cypherpunks-vs-regulators-who-reigns-over-privacy . Cypherpunks defend code-based freedom, regulators seek control. Their clash over privacy shapes how we share, protect, and own our digital lives. Check more stories related to cybersecurity at: https://hackernoon.com/c/cybersecurity . You can also check exclusive content about #online-privacy , #cypherpunks , #cypherpunk-principles , #data-privacy , #privacy-regulation , #obyte , #good-company , #privacy-by-design , and more. This story was written by: @obyte . Learn more about this writer by checking @obyte's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . Privacy has always lived in tension between personal freedom and public order. Cypherpunks and other activists see it as a shield for the individual. Regulators see it as a system to prevent abuse in some cases.