Critics say the rise of Facebook coincides with the death of privacy . Amitai Etzioni says privacy is better protected now than in earlier eras . The main reason is that most of our sensitive online transactions — financial , medical , etc . — are encrypted , often automatically . Comment: Etzioni : Those who use Facebook should be aware of the privacy they 're surrendering .
Critics say the rise of Facebook coincides with the death of privacy . Amitai Etzioni says privacy is better protected now than in earlier eras . Comment: Etzioni : Those who use Facebook should be aware of the privacy they 're surrendering .