"I am innocent and I have nothing to hide" is only a reasonable argument if the authorities are both perfectly trustworthy and agree with your definition of "innocent". There is a long, long history of authorities in America, the UK, and basically everywhere else abusing any private information they can get their hands on: for blackmail, to suppress political enemies, to punish perceived moral failings, or just because they enjoy exercising power.
Just for example, there have been and still are many places where being outed as gay can be anything from a major embarrassment to a firing offense to a death sentence. A perfectly innocent person who should not have anything to hide must conceal where they go and who they meet for their own safety. Governments should not be trusted any further than necessary.
Just for example, there have been and still are many places where being outed as gay can be anything from a major embarrassment to a firing offense to a death sentence. A perfectly innocent person who should not have anything to hide must conceal where they go and who they meet for their own safety. Governments should not be trusted any further than necessary.