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3.The Computer and Privacy

3 The Computer and Privacy. In the last 20 years, the productivity of the computer has increased over 1,000%.

With this kind of technological advance, the possibility of storing more and more information at a central point is growing at a phenomenal rate. But so is the possibility of gaining access to the stored information.

And that raises serious questions regarding personal privacy. For some time now, there has been a growing effort in many European countries to preserve the individual's privacy in the face of expanding requirements for information by business, government and other organizations.

In some countries, legislation has been enacted to protect the individual's privacy. In others, it is under study.

In searching for appropriate legislative guidelines, private and governmental groups have explored many avenues and considered many aspects of the problem. Solutions must be found.

And they will call for patient understanding and the best efforts of everyone concerned.

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