  Are contemporary SECs trustworthy organizations? If so, why is it that we claim to trust them? Is it because (a) we perceive them as a reliable resource for directing us to the most relevant and accurate online information, in response to our search queries (i.e., epistemic trust)? Or is it because (b) SEC’s policies regarding what they do with our personal information, once collected, are perceived as transparent and fair (ethical trust)? Or is it because of both (a) and (b)? We can also ask whether there might be some alternative/additional reasons why one could claim to trust or distrust an SEC.