The fact that a regulation allows (or even prohibits) an action does not mean that this action will happen (or not happen) accordingly
The fact that a regulation allows (or even prohibits) an action does not mean that this action will happen (or not happen) accordingly
Of course, while the applicable regulation may allow an individual to carry out a processing operation, the individual may still choose not to execute it, in spite of that individual’s will (as caused by need) and opportunity. As has been seen, the choice of which processing operation to carry out each time, that is, the prioritisation of each individual’s purposes, falls under the domain of morality. In other words, the fact that a regulation allows (or even prohibits) an action does not mean in practice that this action will happen (or not happen) accordingly (see also §06.00.09). Choice, however, refers only to whether to carry out a processing operation or not (for example, drive a car, get married, build a house etc.). If the choice is to do the operation, then the relevant regulations (driving, marital or construction, respectively) must be applied, otherwise consequences follow. These consequences invariably reduce the information processing opportunities available to the individuals concerned (to varying degrees, from a fine to loss of life). In effect, regulation creates a yes or no situation, unless there will be consequences; if a third option exists (that is, it is a situation with nuanced consequences, thus requiring a choice) then we enter, once again, the domain of morality (see §23.00.00; and also ‘power’ in §06.00.09).
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