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Contextual Integrity

Privacy

Privacy depends on the situation and expectations.

Definition

Contextual integrity means privacy is about whether information flows match what people expect in a situation.

In plain English Privacy depends on the situation and expectations.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Even “public” info can feel private if used in a different context.

Example

Example: A teacher uses your school email for class updates, not for marketing.