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Contextual Privacy
Privacy
Privacy depends on the situation and expectations.
Definition
Contextual privacy means what feels “private” depends on the context—who is asking, why, and what you expect.
In plain English
Privacy depends on the situation and expectations.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Data use that’s “okay” in one context can feel creepy in another.
Example
Example: Sharing location with a taxi app makes sense, but not with a random game.