[ejk314]

I think there must be a fundamental difference in the way Americans view privacy vs how Europeans view privacy.

To me, 'privacy' means that my actions performed at home (or in other places where I can reasonably assume to be alone or in private company) should not be under the scrutiny of others.

I should have the right to act how I want in public as well, so long as my actions do not affect other people. But I don't see how I could reasonably expect to have privacy in that case.

Do Europeans have a different view?