Do individuals have legal recourse if their personal data is released due to political targeting?
According to Berit Berger, former federal prosecutor, this is largely unknown territory, but her short answer is 'yes, I hope so.' She believes there should be laws protecting individuals from vindictive actions where a political enemy's personal data is released. However, she acknowledges we're in new territory, as seen with security details being released. Despite the uncertainty, Berger expresses confidence that courts, which dislike chaotic systems, would provide some sort of last resort for people specifically targeted because of their political beliefs or positions. This suggests that while the legal landscape is evolving, there likely exists some form of protection against politically motivated privacy violations.
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Berit Berger Discusses Political Targeting and Legal Recourse
MSNBC·8 months ago
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