Privacy Issues in Computer Science

What is a major concern when new computer technologies are introduced?

• Cost of implementation

• Speed of the devices

• Technical feasibility only

• Ethical, privacy, legal, environmental, and cultural issues

What technology has perfected number plate and face recognition?

• Printers

• Radio technology

• Cameras and surveillance systems

• Mobile phones

What is a benefit of electronic tagging and GPS tracking?

• Increasing internet speed

• Crime prevention

• Enhancing video game experiences

• Improving social media

What can modern browsers retain to make browsing easier?

• User's favorite colors

• Dietary preferences

• Passwords and credit card details

• Physical fitness data

What is Big Data primarily used for?

• Developing video games

• Teaching languages

• Making strategic business decisions

• Creating art

Who criticized the UK's Investigatory Powers Act?

• Sir Tim Berners-Lee

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Bill Gates

• Steve Jobs

What principle is concerned with treating all internet traffic equally?

• Traffic uniformity

• Web equality

• Net neutrality

• Data neutrality

What did the US Congress and Senate vote to scrap?

• The use of electronic tagging

• Laws preventing ISPs from selling users' data

• Funding for internet infrastructure

• The development of new browsers

What is a concern with smart devices in homes?

• They can play music too loudly

• They are capable of listening in on daily activities

• They can cause furniture to wear out more quickly

• They consume too much electricity

What is an argument against the continuous recording by smart devices?

• It reduces the lifespan of the device

• It can lead to device overheating

• Everyone is entitled to their privacy

• It makes devices more expensive