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What is cryptography, and how does it protect data?
Cryptography is the art and science of hiding data in plain sight. It protects data in transit and stored information using a cryptographic algorithm and keys.
What is the main difference between public and private keys in Public-Key Encryption?
The public key is made available to the world, while the private key is kept secret to oneself.
How does Public-Key Encryption provide confidentiality in a message exchange?
The sender encrypts the message with the recipient's public key, and the recipient decrypts it with their private key.
What is the purpose of a digital signature in Public-Key Encryption?
To provide authentication, the sender encrypts a document with their private key, and the receiver decrypts it with the sender's public key to verify.
What is the role of audit trails in business data protection?
Audit trails provide a record of all data accesses, allowing businesses to track and monitor data activities.
Why do websites pay for privacy audits?
Websites pay for privacy audits to ensure they comply with privacy policies and protect user data.
What is the role of a chief privacy officer in large businesses?
to review privacy policies and evaluate compliance to policies
What is the main argument in favor of the Free Market View on privacy?
that consumers have the freedom to make voluntary agreements and the market responds to consumer preferences
What is the main purpose of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA)?
to ensure that telecommunications equipment can be intercepted by the government with a court order or authorization
What is the role of the National Security Agency (NSA)?
to collect and analyze foreign intelligence data related to national security and protect US Government communications
What is the main purpose of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)?
to establish oversight rules for the NSA and prohibit the NSA from intercepting communications within the US
What is the main criticism of the Patriot Act in relation to privacy?
that it loosens restrictions on government surveillance and wiretapping
This quiz covers various aspects of information security and privacy, including technologies to enhance privacy, encryption methods, and ways to protect data in transit and storage.
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