Privacy and Technology Flashcards
What does everyone have?
A unique DNA profile
What are 3 arguments for having National Identity Cards?
It will reduce crime and terrorism.
It will be convenient for proof of identity
No need to carry other forms of ID e.g. driving licence or passport
What are 3 arguments against having National Identity Cards?
Citizens should not have to prove who they are wherever
We already have documents to prove ID
It may not be secure - there is a chance of fake ID cards being used for identity theft
What are 3 arguments for the use of CCTV cameras?
They reduce crime in the street
They reduce theft from shops
They improve safety and security
What are 3 questions to do with the use of CCTV cameras?
How far should this surveillance go?
Do you want strangers to know where you are at all times?
Do you trust them not to misuse the information?
What are the 4 viewpoints of the UK government to do with privacy and technology?
The government is responsible for protecting the countries’ people, industry and infrastructure
Technology has given individuals the power to cause great harm, i.e. terrorist attacks, cyber attacks, crime
To fight such threats, the government needs to identify and monitor anyone they consider might pose a threat
Tracking data from mobile phones can indicate someone’s presence at a crime scene
What are the 4 viewpoints of UK corporations to do with privacy and technology?
To make money they need to sell things to us, and they get our attention through adverts
Advertising is expensive and so marketers are focusing on how they can target the exact people who might be interested in their products
Placing cookies on your computer monitor the sites that you visit or keywords that you type. Is this an invasion of our privacy or something aimed at helping us find things we need?
When we fill in an online form or sign up to a website, we give away a lot of personal information. Often this information is then sold on to organisations who use it to send us targeted adverts
What are the 4 viewpoints of UK public to do with privacy and technology?
Privacy is a basic human right
Britain is already the most surveyed nation in the world, and has the largest DNA database. Laws are in place to monitor our internet traffic and our phone conversations
There has been an increasing backlash and resistance against invasions of privacy
Many of the public agree that some degree of privacy is worth sacrificing if it keeps us safe
