I'd say things like moralism also play a role here. We've allowed people to believe in untruths like the idea that people who value privacy have something to hi

I'd say things like moralism also play a role here. We've allowed people to believe in untruths like the idea that people who value privacy have something to hide, or even that the average person has nothing to hide. The latter can be easily seen when you see what people seem naturally prone to sharing on social media that the average non-social media viewer is astounded by.