And I think it was a genuine answer. This is a reply to MP, not a random reporter on streets.
And I think it was a genuine answer. This is a reply to MP, not a random reporter on streets.
At first, they explain the information is collected solely for medical reasons. Now they say they can use it as they please. Don't you see fallacy here?
I am sure it was a genuine answer - that's why I was surprised. Usually those things are sugar covered.
Technically not a fallacy (as there's no logical fault in what they said). Just falling back on a promise to the public.
(a) a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.: That the world is flat was at one time a popular fallacy.
(b) a misleading or unsound argument.
(c) deceptive, misleading, or false nature; erroneousness.
(d) Logic. any of various types of erroneous reasoning that render arguments logically unsound.
[1] to paraphrase "The Princess Bride"
No, it doesn't.
Government: - "We will use data just for medical purposes"
Government (later): - "Guess what, we lied/we recant: we will use them for other state purposes too".
There's nothing fallacious in (a), (b) or (c) way about either statement or the whole situation.