Privacy, Security and Human Rights

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How does high-speed computer processing potentially threaten individual privacy?

  • By limiting access to personal information.
  • By arbitrarily interfering with personal correspondence.
  • By enabling efficient collection, storage, and transmission of personal data. (correct)
  • By enhancing the ability to protect honor and reputation against attacks.

Which article in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) specifically addresses the right to privacy?

  • Article 30
  • Article 20
  • Article 12 (correct)
  • Article 1

What fundamental concept is intertwined with privacy when considering security in computing?

  • Non-repudiation
  • Confidentiality (correct)
  • Integrity
  • Availability

How might authentication processes impact personal privacy?

<p>Authentication can require the disclosure of personal information, affecting privacy. (B)</p>
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How can advancements in data storage technology pose a challenge to maintaining privacy?

<p>They allow for larger quantities of personal data to be stored indefinitely. (A)</p>
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Who led the committee that drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) after World War II?

<p>Eleanor Roosevelt (D)</p>
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In the context of privacy and computing, what does 'arbitrary interference' refer to, as mentioned in the UDHR?

<p>Unlawful or unjustified intrusion into one's privacy. (D)</p>
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Which of the following is a direct implication of Article 12 of the UDHR for digital communication?

<p>Individuals have a right to legal protection against unwarranted surveillance of their online activity. (C)</p>
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What aspect of internet activity poses a significant risk to privacy, as suggested by the content?

<p>The high-speed transmission of personal data. (D)</p>
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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a violation of privacy as defined by Article 12 of the UDHR?

<p>A government agency monitors a citizen's communications without a warrant. (B)</p>
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How does the principle of confidentiality, as it relates to security, support privacy?

<p>By restricting access to sensitive information. (B)</p>
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Consider a social media platform that requires users to provide their location for full access to its features. What privacy concern does this raise?

<p>It could lead to unwarranted tracking and profiling. (A)</p>
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When a company suffers a data breach that exposes customers' personal information, which principle related to privacy is MOST directly violated?

<p>Confidentiality (D)</p>
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How does the use of cookies on websites relate to user privacy?

<p>Cookies can track browsing habits and personalize content, raising privacy concerns. (C)</p>
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A hospital implements a new electronic health record system. How might this system impact patient privacy if not properly secured?

<p>It increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive medical information. (D)</p>
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What is the likely consequence of a social media site collecting and selling user data without obtaining informed consent?

<p>Potential legal and reputational damage due to privacy violations. (B)</p>
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You discover that a government agency is collecting metadata on all your phone calls without a warrant. Based on the principles discussed, what specific right is being violated?

<p>The right to privacy as described in Article 12. (A)</p>
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An online retailer tracks your browsing history to recommend products. Evaluate the privacy implications of this practice.

<p>It raises privacy concerns if done without clear consent and transparency. (B)</p>
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Consider a scenario where a company implements strong authentication measures but simultaneously monitors all employee communications. How does this affect employee privacy?

<p>It can significantly diminish privacy due to constant surveillance. (B)</p>
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How might the increased use of cloud storage services impact individual privacy?

<p>It increases reliance on third-party providers to protect data. (D)</p>
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Flashcards

UDHR

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a document adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 that details basic rights and fundamental freedoms for every human, including privacy.

Privacy

Privacy is the right to be free from unwanted intrusion. It includes the right to control personal information and limit access to one's personal space and communications.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is the state of keeping information secret or private. It involves protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access or disclosure.

Authentication

Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or entity. It can affect privacy by revealing or protecting personal information depending on how it's implemented.

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Study Notes

Privacy as an Aspect of Security

  • Privacy is addressed as an aspect of security and confidentiality

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

  • Drafted after World War II and passed in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly
  • Contains 30 articles detailing every human’s basic rights and fundamental freedoms, including privacy
  • Article 12 states that everyone has the right to protection against arbitrary interference with privacy, family, home, correspondence, honor, and reputation

Impact of Computers on Privacy

  • Computers' high-speed processing, data storage and transmission have implications on privacy

Topics Covered

  • Authentication effects on privacy are examined.
  • Privacy and its relation to the internet it discussed.

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