“Those who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” (Benjamin Franklin). Privacy is considered a civil liberty issue. It reflects core American values ​​such as civil liberties, limited government, and individualism. It covers the entire spectrum of civil liberties and encompasses every aspect of our lives. It plays an important role in our daily lives and is also a main structure in the future of the democratic political system (Wemmer, 2012). Privacy has evolved over time, privacy can be interpreted by the First, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution; However, Americans did not consider the importance of privacy until cases like Griswold v. Connecticut (381 US 479, 1965), Roe v. Wade (410 US 113, 1973), Mapp v. Ohio (367 US 643, 1961) brought to court. Privacy is a constitutional right that corresponds to the Supreme Court's interpretation of abortion and other private sexual behavior (Living Democracy, 2012). Limits on government action may pose a threat to an individual's privacy. Privacy secures our basic business from government control. The word privacy does not exist in the Constitution. The word privacy cannot be found in the Constitution. However, the Founding Fathers believed it was a fundamental value that America had the right to be protected. Understanding the intent of the Founding Fathers, the Supreme Court has interpreted the right to privacy from the original context in which it was granted. The Bill of Rights and other provisions of the Constitution describe the legal protection of an individual. It reflects the authors' concern with the aspect of protecting the first......middle......paper centuries. As seen throughout history, several cases have put human rights and privacy to the test. Despite improvements, the privacy of American citizens is still challenged by technology today. The government must respect the privacy of its citizens, but place restrictions only when they have probable cause. Works cited The right to privacy. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/rightofprivacy.htmlCornell University Law School. (2010, August 19). right to privacy. Retrieved from http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/privacyOffice of the Press Secretary. (2012, February 23). We can't wait: The Obama administration unveils plans for a “privacy bill of rights” to protect consumers online. Retrieved from http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/02/23/we-can-t-wait-obama-administration-unveils-blueprint-privacy-bill-rights