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Table 4 Causal layered analysis of privacy as the hemline (n = 5)

From: Framing the future of privacy: citizens’ metaphors for privacy in the coming digital society

CLA layer

Analysis

Litany

Privacy will remain important but it will be perceived differently

System

Conception of privacy: Privacy is a shared value and a personal preference. It is important but not the first priority.

Threats: Criminals

Responsibility: Shared between society and individuals

Solutions: Common sense, traditional mechanisms, regulation

Individual control: Real

Development: Slow evolution through continuous negotiation

Worldview

Individualistic

Metaphor

Privacy as the hemline