<prompt> Translate the following text to EnglishWagombea kadhaa tayari wamechukua msimamo wa umma au kutoa taarifa kuhusu ikiwa wanaamini au la serikali inahitaji kuhakikisha kwamba faragha ya watumiaji haivunjwi na kampuni za mtandaoni.  <response>: Several candidates already have taken public stands or made statements about whether or not they believe the government needs to ensure that consumer privacy isnt violated by online companies. 