In a discussion about policy, you should never use terms like "generally accepted" and "should be considered" to refer to the reality that is already under ques

In a discussion about policy, you should never use terms like "generally accepted" and "should be considered" to refer to the reality that is already under question. It's extremely confusing. The fact that your data isn't protected can't be used as an argument that it shouldn't be. Just because something is legal doesn't make it right, either.