Information Security and Privacy
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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?

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of audit trails in business data protection?

<p>Audit trails provide a record of all data accesses, allowing businesses to track and monitor data activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do websites pay for privacy audits?

<p>Websites pay for privacy audits to ensure they comply with privacy policies and protect user data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a chief privacy officer in large businesses?

<p>to review privacy policies and evaluate compliance to policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument in favor of the Free Market View on privacy?

<p>that consumers have the freedom to make voluntary agreements and the market responds to consumer preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (CALEA)?

<p>to ensure that telecommunications equipment can be intercepted by the government with a court order or authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the National Security Agency (NSA)?

<p>to collect and analyze foreign intelligence data related to national security and protect US Government communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)?

<p>to establish oversight rules for the NSA and prohibit the NSA from intercepting communications within the US</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of the Patriot Act in relation to privacy?

<p>that it loosens restrictions on government surveillance and wiretapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

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