CSE: Debating the Privacy Line

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Which statement below shows a potential impact of government surveillance, including monitoring social media and cellphone data? Options: People might be accused of a crime because their cellphone data showed they were in the general area when it happened. People might feel silenced, like they can't express their true feelings about a controversial issue. Governments might prepare for protests or other large public gatherings beforehand. All of the above.

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All of the above.

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Which of the statements below is an example of a privacy concern? Options: Fights at school can detract from student learning., People will stop using their smartphones if companies show them personalized advertising., People have a right to keep parts of their lives private from the government or companies.

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People have a right to keep parts of their lives private from the government or companies.

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An argument in favor of the government being able to access people's private social media and smartphone data is to help law enforcement arrest and convict criminals.

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True

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Imagine your school is thinking about getting software that allows the administration to track students' smartphones during school hours. They want to use this tool to locate students who might be cutting class. What would you say to support students' privacy rights?

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This tool should not be used because tracking personal cellphone use violates students' privacy.