Question 1

Explain why the United States has historically placed less value than the European Union on the right to privacy.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why the United States has historically placed less value on the right to privacy compared to the European Union.

Firstly, the United States has a different legal framework and historical context when it comes to privacy rights. The US Constitution does not explicitly mention the right to privacy, whereas the European Union has a more explicit and comprehensive legal framework for privacy rights, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This difference in legal foundation has led to a different approach to privacy rights in the two regions.

Secondly, cultural and societal attitudes towards privacy also play a role. The United States has a more individualistic culture, which may lead to a greater emphasis on personal freedoms and liberties, including the right to privacy. On the other hand, the European Union has a more collective approach to privacy, with a greater emphasis on protecting the privacy of the community as a whole.

Additionally, historical events and experiences have shaped the approach to privacy rights in each region. The United States has a history of government surveillance and security concerns, which have sometimes been prioritized over individual privacy rights. In contrast, the European Union has experienced totalitarian regimes and has placed a greater emphasis on protecting privacy as a fundamental human right in response to these historical events.

Overall, the differences in legal frameworks, cultural attitudes, and historical experiences have contributed to the varying levels of importance placed on the right to privacy in the United States and the European Union.

Question 2

When a person visits a Web site, his or her IP address and the links he or she clicked on are automatically recorded. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary use 
B)  invisible information gathering 
C)  data spillage 
D)  data mining 
A)  secondary use 
B)  invisible information gathering 
C)  data spillage 
D)  data mining B

Question 3

MATCHING
-COPPA

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order F

Question 4

MATCHING
-FTC

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order

Question 5

In Olmsted v. United States (1928), the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the Fourth Amendment to apply only to physical intrusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are some "pros" and "cons" to having a national ID card that can access all of one's financial and medical information?

Accepted Answer

Some "pros" to having a national ID card

Question 7

MATCHING
-encryption

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order

Question 8

U.S. v. Jones (2012) was the first major case of digital technology surveillance and involved police attaching a GPS tracking device to a person's vehicle without a search warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) said that

Accepted Answer

A)  international electronic communications must be filtered through a single hub. 
B)  agents of a foreign power may be wiretapped with authorization from a secret court 
C)  telecommunications equipment must be designed to allow the interception of telephone calls (with a court order) 
D)  email should have the same degree of legal protection as telephone calls 
A)  international electronic communications must be filtered through a single hub. 
B)  agents of a foreign power may be wiretapped with authorization from a secret court 
C)  telecommunications equipment must be designed to allow the interception of telephone calls (with a court order) 
D)  email should have the same degree of legal protection as telephone calls

Question 10

Briefly describe what an "opt-in"
policy is and an "opt-out"
policy is. Let's say you were filling out a survey for an online magazine. Give an example of what you'd see that would distinguish an opt-in from an opt-out policy.

Accepted Answer

An "opt-in" policy refers to a proactive

Question 11

Consider the European Union and the United States. Which one of these cultures has historically placed a higher value upon privacy? Explain.

Accepted Answer

The European Union has historically plac

Question 12

MATCHING
-ECPA

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order

Question 13

MATCHING
-computer matching

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order

Question 14

Describe three of the Fair Information Principles.

Accepted Answer

The Fair Information Principles are a se

Question 15

Why did the United States try to restrict strong encryption? What effect did that attempt at restriction have on U.S. businesses?

Accepted Answer

The United States tried to restrict stro

Question 16

MATCHING
-RFID

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order

Question 17

In Kyllo v. United States (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that when the government uses a device that's not in use by the general public to "see"
things it could not without intrusion, that is a "search"
and requires a warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The USA PATRIOT Act (2001) gives individuals more protection from governmental intrusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A cookie is

Accepted Answer

A)  a feature of a Web site designed to attract children 
B)  an illegal use of information about a customer 
C)  a file that a Web site stores on a visitor's computer 
D)  a small reward that can be redeemed on a Web site 
A)  a feature of a Web site designed to attract children 
B)  an illegal use of information about a customer 
C)  a file that a Web site stores on a visitor's computer 
D)  a small reward that can be redeemed on a Web site

Question 20

MATCHING
-targeted marketing

Accepted Answer

A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order 
A)  the Act which establishes oversight rules for the NSA 
B)  the federal commission that regulates trade 
C)  the federal commission that regulates communications 
D)  combining and comparing information from different databases using a single identifier 
E)  advertising based on demographics, purchasing history, or other specific aspects of people
F) a law passed to protect children's privacy online
G) combing through large amounts of data for patterns and information
H) analyzing data to determine characteristics of people most likely to engage in a certain behavior
I) tags that use radio frequencies to communicate with devices
J) the law that requires communications companies to design equipment so that it is capable of being tapped
K) uses satellite signals and triangulation to determine location
L) a technology that transforms data into a form that is meaningless to anyone who might intercept it
M) a law which prohibits interception of email and reading of (some) stored email without a court order

Explain why the United States has historically placed less value than the European Union on the right to privacy.

When a person visits a Web site, his or her IP address and the links he or she clicked on are automatically recorded. This is an example of

MATCHING -COPPA

MATCHING -FTC

In Olmsted v. United States (1928), the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the Fourth Amendment to apply only to physical intrusion.

What are some "pros" and "cons" to having a national ID card that can access all of one's financial and medical information?

MATCHING -encryption

U.S. v. Jones (2012) was the first major case of digital technology surveillance and involved police attaching a GPS tracking device to a person's vehicle without a search warrant.

The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) said that

Briefly describe what an "opt-in" policy is and an "opt-out" policy is. Let's say you were filling out a survey for an online magazine. Give an example of what you'd see that would distinguish an opt-in from an opt-out policy.

Consider the European Union and the United States. Which one of these cultures has historically placed a higher value upon privacy? Explain.

MATCHING -ECPA

MATCHING -computer matching

Describe three of the Fair Information Principles.

Why did the United States try to restrict strong encryption? What effect did that attempt at restriction have on U.S. businesses?

MATCHING -RFID

In Kyllo v. United States (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that when the government uses a device that's not in use by the general public to "see" things it could not without intrusion, that is a "search" and requires a warrant.

The USA PATRIOT Act (2001) gives individuals more protection from governmental intrusion.

A cookie is

MATCHING -targeted marketing

Unwrapping the Gift

Freedom of Speech

Intellectual Property

Crime

Work

Evaluating and Controlling Technology

Errors, Failures, and Risks

Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

Filters

Exam 2: Privacy

Explain why the United States has historically placed less value than the European Union on the right to privacy.

When a person visits a Web site, his or her IP address and the links he or she clicked on are automatically recorded. This is an example of

MATCHING -COPPA

MATCHING -FTC

In Olmsted v. United States (1928), the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted the Fourth Amendment to apply only to physical intrusion.

What are some "pros" and "cons" to having a national ID card that can access all of one's financial and medical information?

MATCHING -encryption

U.S. v. Jones (2012) was the first major case of digital technology surveillance and involved police attaching a GPS tracking device to a person's vehicle without a search warrant.

The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) said that

Briefly describe what an "opt-in" policy is and an "opt-out" policy is. Let's say you were filling out a survey for an online magazine. Give an example of what you'd see that would distinguish an opt-in from an opt-out policy.

Consider the European Union and the United States. Which one of these cultures has historically placed a higher value upon privacy? Explain.

MATCHING -ECPA

MATCHING -computer matching

Describe three of the Fair Information Principles.

Why did the United States try to restrict strong encryption? What effect did that attempt at restriction have on U.S. businesses?

MATCHING -RFID

In Kyllo v. United States (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that when the government uses a device that's not in use by the general public to "see" things it could not without intrusion, that is a "search" and requires a warrant.

The USA PATRIOT Act (2001) gives individuals more protection from governmental intrusion.

A cookie is

MATCHING -targeted marketing

Unwrapping the Gift

Freedom of Speech

Intellectual Property

Crime

Work

Evaluating and Controlling Technology

Errors, Failures, and Risks

Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

Filters