Information Quote by Joe Barton
“If we start - premise that the information is mine, and we give the individual's rights, we worry about what happens during a breach. If you try to protect access to it, as opposed to not even making it available, you have less to worry about who will break the wall.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional testimony on data privacy, 2015
Treating data as personal property and granting rights can create security risks; limiting access reduces breach concerns.
In simple terms: Viewing data as property can increase security worries; limiting access helps.
Key Takeaway
Limit data exposure to reduce breach risk.
Themes
privacy
security
property rights
risk management
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
policy
advisory
When to use this quote
- online services
- cloud storage
- personal data handling
- enterprise security
Key Concepts
property rights
access control
breach mitigation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance data ownership with accessibility?
- What safeguards replace strict access controls?
A Different Perspective
If data is overly restricted, it may hinder innovation and legitimate use.
