Policy and Ethics

Discuss the dueling battle between the right to privacy and the need for transparency as it relates to public officials. 

Remember, the main part of this answer should come from our text.  

Be sure to include: 

a.  A general description of the right to privacy and transparency

b.  Why privacy rights are important

c.  Why transparency is important

d.  Some factors that should be examined when balancing these competing interests

e.  What is the current trend regarding this issue

f.  Cite and explain at least one example of how this issue has been dealt with