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Identity Quote by Susan Rice

“The notion that -- which some people are trying to suggest, that by asking for the identity of an American person, that is the same as leaking it, is completely false. There's no equivalence between so-called unmasking and leaking.” quote by Susan Rice
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“The notion that -- which some people are trying to suggest, that by asking for the identity of an American person, that is the same as leaking it, is completely false. There's no equivalence between so-called unmasking and leaking.”

Susan Rice

About This Quote

Source Speech: Public Statement, 2023

It argues that asking for someone's identity is not equivalent to leaking personal data, highlighting a legal distinction.

In simple terms: Asking for identity isn’t the same as leaking.

Key Takeaway

Distinguish identity request from data breach.

Themes

privacy law ethics

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

legal political

When to use this quote

  • journalism
  • government investigations
  • online platforms
  • data protection

Key Concepts

legal distinction information security civil liberties

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect personal data?
  • When does a request become a breach?
A Different Perspective

Privacy concerns may still arise from identity requests.

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