Cybersecurity Quote by Elizabeth Smart
“Privacy is so sacred, and any time a victim is returned, a survivor is found and rescued, privacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give them because if they decide to share, that's up to them, and they will come forward.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Advocacy talk at National Center for Victims of Crime, 2019
Privacy protects survivors’ autonomy; sharing must be their choice, not imposed.
In simple terms: Privacy lets survivors decide what to share.
Key Takeaway
Respect and protect survivor privacy.
Themes
privacy
survivor rights
autonomy
ethics
Mood
empathetic
serious
Type
ethical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- counseling
- legal advocacy
- media reporting
- policy making
Key Concepts
consent
dignity
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- When should privacy be overridden for safety?
- How can we support survivors’ choices?
A Different Perspective
Balancing public interest with privacy can be complex.
