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.Ethics and Privacy- Ring & Nest Devices / The Middle Ages
Ethics and Privacy- Ring and Nest Devices and The Middle Ages- Plus Video Speeches
Two Parts:
I. As you are aware, various agencies and groups have addressed issues of privacy and the Internet. You may know of individuals whose perspectives may range from being overly cautious about their personal privacy to being disinterested consumers who just wants to peruse the Internet for information and services without concern for privacy issues. Be prepared to discuss what you think about the responsibility of consumer, businesses or the government when with regard to consumers' online privacy. View the following two videos to learn more perspectives on other ethical issues regarding the Internet and consumer privacy--
A. Irina Raicu, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics (runtime- 5:43)
What is Internet Ethics? (Links to an external site.)
B. Alasdair Allan, Scientist, author and journalist (runtime- 13:36)
The coming privacy crisis on the Internet of Things | Alasdair Allan | TEDxExeterSalon (Links to an external site.)
II. Discuss the similarities and differences between the issues raised by authors of two articles posted below.--
A. Ring and Nest helped normalize American surveillance and turned us into a nation of voyeurs
The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/02/... (Links to an external site.)
B. The ‘Internet of Things’ Is Sending Us Back to the Middle Ages
Who owns all these devices we buy? Who controls them? Who do they control?
Pocket Worthy: The Conversation |
By Joshua A.T. Fairfield
Explanation & Answer
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Internet Privacy
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Internet Privacy
Consumers, businesses, and governments have a role to play when it comes to internet
privacy. Internet users often submit their personal information online as they transact with
various platforms. There have been instances whereby personal information usually meant to be
confidential has been inadequately protected, lea...