Optimistically, people will protect themselves from hackers and maybe the NSA by deploying various computer and network security things. However, I suspect the wealthy and well educated will have a significant advantage in doing these things correctly. This may exacerbate the digital divide.
On the other hand, best practices and technology to protect yourself is ultimately a form of information: an economic public good. The extent to which the information permeates to everyone, not just to those with means, will partly depend on intellectual property law: patents and copyright. The remaining aspect is effective communication, education, probably amidst lots of misinformation.
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