Case 3: Car Calls the Cops Flashcards
Is it ethical for vehicles to contact emergency services without the driver’s consent?
Yes, during accidents, as long as drivers can opt out.
What are the 3 major moral tensions in this case?
- Individual Freedom vs. Public Good
-Safety vs. Privacy
-Consent vs. Paternalism.
The 3 major moral tensions in this case:
- ________ vs. Public Good
-Safety vs. _______
-__________ vs. Paternalism.
- Individual Freedom vs. Public Good
-Safety vs. Privacy
-Consent vs. Paternalism.
What is the trade-off between individual freedom and public good?
Restricting ________ to promote ________.
- individual autonomy
- public safety
How do safety and privacy concerns intersect?
_______ may require _______, such as _________.
- Ensuring safety
- compromising privacy
- reporting accidents
It is ethical for vehicles to contact emergency services…
During ______, with an ______ for drivers.
- accidents
- opt-out option
Why is it important to allow drivers to opt out of automated emergency services?
To respect individual autonomy and freedom.
What is the primary benefit of auto-call systems in cars?
Reduced response time, saving lives (6.2% decrease in fatalities in South Korea).
What is the privacy concern with auto-call systems?
Mandatory GPS units transmitting location data without consent.
One might ask whether drivers really have a right to privacy on a public road. After all, wouldn’t their behavior be visible to anyone who happened to be on the road at the time?
This very question became legal precedent in ________, where the Supreme Court ruled that __________.
- United States v. Jones
- Using GPS trackers without a warrant violates the 4th Amendment.
Similar rulings, like those in _______ and ________, reinforce that gathering data without explicit consent is a violation of privacy, even if that data is available without a physical breach of property.
- Kyllo v. United States (thermal imaging counts as a “search”
- Carpenter v. United States (cell phone site GPS must have warrent)
What is the risk associated with auto-call systems?
Mass surveillance and overreach.
Though auto-call systems are designed for emergencies, they still __________, potentially without ________, raising legitimate concerns about _____ and the risk of ______.
- automatically transmit GPS data to authorities
- the driver’s knowledge
- overreach
- mass surveillance
What is the key trade-off in implementing auto-call systems?
Balancing safety benefits with individual privacy rights.
What is the estimated time reduction between accident and hospital arrival?
Approximately 3 minutes.
