Privacy Flashcards
What is wiretapping?
The act of listening to phone conversations without the speakers being aware by attaching a device to the phone line
Wiretapping is often used for legal surveillance but can also raise privacy concerns.
Define surveillance.
The act of secretly observing a person’s movements, particularly when you think they may commit a crime
Surveillance can be conducted through various means, including cameras and personal observation.
Who is a stalker?
A person who follows and watches another person over a period of time in a way that scares or intimidates them
Stalking is considered a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.
What is encryption?
The act of using a code to disguise information so people without the correct authority can’t read it
Encryption is crucial for protecting sensitive data in digital communications.
What does authoritarian mean?
Believing that people should follow the law and obey those in charge, even when it’s unfair or takes away people’s freedom
Authoritarian regimes often limit personal freedoms and suppress dissent.
What does it mean to democratise?
Make something available and equally accessible to everyone
Democratization can apply to various aspects, including technology, education, and governance.
Define intercept.
Stop or find something that is going from one point to another point
Interception can refer to various contexts, including communications and supply chains.
Preoblecenie, maskovanie
disguise
give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal one’s identity.
What does ‘dissent’ (n) refer to?
the fact of having or expressing views or opinions that are different from those which are officially held
Dissent often involves disagreement or opposition to prevailing norms or policies.
What does ‘nag’ (v) mean?
keep bothering or worrying someone over a period of time
Nagging typically involves persistent requests or complaints.
What does ‘consolidate’ (v) mean?
join several things together into one place
Consolidation often refers to combining resources or entities for efficiency.
What does ‘oppressive’ (adj.) describe?
treating people unfairly and not giving them freedom to have the same rights as others
Oppressive conditions can lead to social unrest and resistance.
What does ‘relatable’ (adj.) mean?
being able to understand and have sympathy with
Relatable content often resonates with individuals’ experiences.
What does ‘revolutionise’ (v) mean?
entirely change the way in which something is done
Revolutionising can lead to significant advancements or transformations.
What does ‘existential’ (adj.) refer to?
connected to life, living or survival
Existential themes often explore the nature of existence and human experience.
What does ‘efficacy’ (n) mean?
the ability that someone or something has to produce the results required
Efficacy is often discussed in the context of medicine and interventions.
What adjective describes something that is open to physical or emotional damage due to lack of protection?
Vulnerable
Vulnerability applies to both physical and emotional contexts.
What adjective describes something that has been written by someone who wasn’t using their real name?
Pseudonymous
Pseudonymous works are often associated with authors using pen names.
What is the term for the process of making something bigger than before?
Enlargement
Enlargement can refer to physical growth or expansion in various contexts.
What is the term for official permission to take a particular action?
Authorisation
Authorisation is often required for legal or formal activities.
Fill in the blank: Following widespread demonstrations, the government was forced to _______ on their plans to raise taxes.
backpedal
Political decisions can be influenced by public opinion and protests.
