[trasz]

People have rights because they are humans. Companies aren’t, and as such don’t inherently deserve any rights. They are granted some rights where it’s beneficial to the society, or because of corruption (often legalized as lobbying).

[randomdata]

The company couldn't care less about privacy. As it is not human it has no feelings. Rather it is people – real live humans – who called for said "kill switch". It is they who seek privacy, not the company.

[syndacks]

People have rights because they are citizens*.

[trasz]

Maybe in US; civilized countries obey Human Rights, not “citizen rights”.