6.2 Privacy

Question 1

Ethics

Answer 1

A set of moral principles that govern a person’s behaviour.

Question 2

Privacy

Answer 2

The right to be left alone and free from unwanted scrutiny and intrusion.

Question 3

Personal data

Answer 3

Information that is personal and unique to an individual.

Question 4

Identity theft

Answer 4

The stealing of another person’s personal details, such as their bank account number, sort code or passport number, for the purpose of making purchases and running up debts in their name.

Question 5

Surveillance technology

Answer 5

CCTV, drones, number plate recognition and tracking devices used to monitor and record people’s activities, often without their knowledge.

Question 6

Whistle-blower

Answer 6

Someone who draws attention to the activities of an organisation or person believed to be acting illegally or unethically.

Question 7

Location-based services

Answer 7

Services that enable people to access and share real-time location information online.