Privacy and Surveillance: Legal Implications in the Digital Age

Question 1

In what ways do the Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution and the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) differ in their protection of individuals from government surveillance?

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The Fourth Amendment applies only to searches and seizures by law enforcement, while the GDPR applies to both government and private entities.

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The GDPR provides stronger data protection requirements than the Fourth Amendment.

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Both the Fourth Amendment and the GDPR require law enforcement to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before conducting surveillance.

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The Fourth Amendment and the GDPR are not comparable because they are rooted in different legal systems.

Question 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution primarily protects against unreasonable searches and seizures conducted by the government?

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Fourth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of data protection laws?

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Data retention

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Purpose limitation

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Data minimization

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Informed consent

Question 4

What type of surveillance involves the systematic collection and analysis of large amounts of data about individuals from various sources to create comprehensive profiles?

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Dataveillance

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Covert surveillance

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Mass surveillance

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Targeted surveillance

Question 5

What is the legal doctrine that permits law enforcement to search a digital device incident to a lawful arrest without first obtaining a warrant?

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Incident to arrest

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Plain view

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Probable cause

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Exigent circumstances

Question 6

Which of the following is a potential privacy concern associated with the use of facial recognition technology?

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False positives

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Enhanced public safety

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Improved customer service

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Increased crime detection

Question 7

What type of privacy law primarily governs the collection and use of personal data by private companies?

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Consumer privacy law

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International law

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Criminal law

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Administrative law

Question 8

What is the concept that recognizes individuals' right to make decisions about the collection, use, and disclosure of their personal information?

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Informational privacy

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Financial privacy

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Physical privacy

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Medical privacy

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an ethical concern raised by the use of surveillance technologies?

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Increased efficiency

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Discrimination

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Mission creep

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Erosion of trust

Question 10

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures of an individual's property?

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Fourth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Tenth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

Question 11

In data protection laws, 'informed consent' means:

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Individuals must be fully informed about the purposes of data collection and have the ability to genuinely consent or decline.

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Consent is assumed if an individual does not explicitly object.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a potential impact of emerging technologies on privacy?

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Increased transparency and accountability.

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Increased ability to track and monitor individuals.

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Erosion of traditional notions of privacy.

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Enhanced data collection and analysis capabilities.

Question 13

The 'third-party doctrine' in privacy law states that:

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Individuals generally have a reduced expectation of privacy in information shared with third parties.

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Third parties are legally obligated to protect the privacy of individuals.

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Individuals retain full control over their information even after sharing it with third parties.

Question 14

One of the primary criticisms of mass surveillance programs is that they:

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Can lead to the collection of excessive and irrelevant personal data.

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Are solely used to target suspected criminals.

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Are always effective in preventing crime and terrorism.

Question 15

The concept of 'privacy by design' emphasizes:

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Incorporating privacy considerations into the design and development of technologies from the outset.

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Retrofitting existing technologies with privacy enhancements after they are launched.

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Relying solely on legal regulations to protect privacy after technologies are developed.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of biometric data commonly used for identification purposes?

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Social security number

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Facial recognition

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Fingerprint

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Iris scan

Question 17

The use of drones for aerial surveillance raises concerns about:

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Potential violations of privacy rights due to their ability to collect data from above without consent.

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Their limited maneuverability and range.

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Their vulnerability to hacking and hijacking.

Question 18

A potential benefit of facial recognition technology is:

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Enhanced security and crime prevention.

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Prevention of all forms of identity theft.

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Guarantee of absolute privacy.

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Elimination of the need for other forms of identification.

Question 19

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is notable for its:

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Comprehensive approach to data protection and individual rights.

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Focus solely on protecting data from cyberattacks.

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Limited applicability to non-EU entities.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?

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A reasonable expectation of privacy in all personal information.

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Probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed.

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A warrant issued by a neutral and detached magistrate.

Question 21

What is a key distinction between the USA PATRIOT Act and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)?

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The USA PATRIOT Act allows for surveillance of US citizens suspected of domestic terrorism, while FISA focuses on foreign intelligence gathering.

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The USA PATRIOT Act requires a warrant, while FISA does not.

Question 22

What is the 'right to be forgotten' principle, and how does it relate to privacy and surveillance in the digital age?

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The right to have personal information removed from online searches and databases, addressing concerns about the long-term consequences of data retention.

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The right to access all personal data collected by a company.

Question 23

How does the use of facial recognition technology pose a challenge to privacy rights?

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It can enable mass surveillance and identification without consent, potentially leading to discrimination and abuse.

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It is too expensive to be implemented widely, limiting its potential impact on privacy.

Question 24

Which of the following statements accurately describes the concept of 'data minimization' in the context of privacy?

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Collecting and storing only the data that is necessary for the stated purpose.

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Deleting all data after it has been used for its intended purpose.

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Sharing data with third parties only with the user's explicit consent.

Question 25

What is the main purpose of a 'privacy impact assessment' (PIA) in the context of government surveillance?

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To identify and mitigate potential privacy risks associated with a surveillance program before it is implemented.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a surveillance program after it has been implemented.

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a key element of the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?

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The right to privacy is absolute and cannot be infringed upon by the government.

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A warrant must be issued by a neutral magistrate based on probable cause.

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The warrant must particularly describe the place to be searched and the things to be seized.

Question 27

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) establishes what key legal principle related to digital privacy?

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Protection against government access to the content of electronic communications without a warrant.

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The right to anonymity in online communication.

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The requirement for informed consent before data collection by private companies.

Question 28

Which of the following legal doctrines allows the government to conduct warrantless searches based on an emergency situation?

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Exigent circumstances

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Plain view doctrine

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Carroll doctrine

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Good faith exception

Question 29

The concept of 'reasonable expectation of privacy' is a key factor in determining whether the Fourth Amendment applies to a particular search. Which of the following situations would most likely NOT be considered a reasonable expectation of privacy?

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Information voluntarily shared on a public social media platform.

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Conversations held in a private home.

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Content of emails stored on a personal computer.

Question 30

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) differs from the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in what significant way?

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The CCPA focuses primarily on data privacy rights for California residents, while the GDPR is a broader EU-wide law.

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The CCPA gives individuals more control over their personal data than the GDPR.

Question 31

Which of the following technologies poses significant challenges to privacy in the digital age?

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Facial recognition software used in public spaces.

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Virtual private networks (VPNs) for anonymized browsing.

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Secure encryption software for online transactions.

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Password managers for storing online credentials.

Question 32

What legal principle is at the heart of the debate surrounding government surveillance programs like PRISM?

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The balance between national security and individual privacy rights.

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The right to free speech.

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The right to due process.

Question 33

The concept of 'data minimization' under data protection laws like the GDPR refers to what principle?

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Only collecting and storing personal data that is necessary for the stated purpose.

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Deleting all personal data after a certain period of time.

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Encrypting all personal data before storage.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a common legal remedy available to individuals whose privacy rights have been violated?

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Impeachment of government officials responsible for the violation.

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A civil lawsuit for damages.

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A request for injunction to stop the violation.

Question 35

In the context of online privacy, what is 'cookie tracking' and how does it impact privacy?

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Cookies are small text files that websites place on users' devices to track their browsing behavior and preferences, potentially compromising privacy.

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Cookies are essential for website security and cannot be disabled without compromising safety.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by courts in balancing the government's interest in surveillance against an individual's privacy rights?

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The perceived threat to national security

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The availability of less intrusive alternatives

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The duration of the surveillance program

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The nature and scope of the surveillance program

Question 37

The Patriot Act has been criticized for:

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Expanding the government's surveillance powers

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Reducing the scope of individual privacy rights

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Requiring government to obtain a warrant for all surveillance activities

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Imposing strict limits on data collection

Question 38

Which type of technology has raised significant privacy concerns in recent years?

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Facial recognition

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Two-factor authentication

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Email encryption

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Virtual private networks (VPNs)

Question 39

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) includes the following principle:

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Data minimization

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Unlimited data retention

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Presumed consent

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Right to be forgotten

Question 40

Which of the following is a potential benefit of using surveillance technology in law enforcement?

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Increased crime detection and prevention

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Reduced need for human officers

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Elimination of bias in policing

Question 41

The concept of 'reasonable expectation of privacy' in the context of surveillance refers to:

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An individual's subjective belief of privacy

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The existence of a legal right to privacy

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The social norms surrounding privacy

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The presence of a physical barrier

Question 42

Which of the following is a key issue in regulating data brokers?

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Transparency and accountability

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Limiting the collection of personal information

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Requiring consent for all data processing

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Prohibiting the sale of data to third parties

Question 43

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires a warrant for:

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Searches and seizures

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Interrogations

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All of the above

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Arrests

Question 44

The term 'metadata' refers to:

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Data about data

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Personal information that can be used to identify an individual

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Data that is stored in the cloud

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Information that is encrypted and cannot be accessed without a key

Question 45

Which amendment to the US Constitution primarily protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?

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Fourth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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Fifth Amendment

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First Amendment

Question 46

The collection of personal data from individuals without their knowledge or consent is known as:

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Surveillance

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Data mining

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Profiling

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Monitoring

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a key principle underlying data protection laws?

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Surveillance is always justified if it serves a legitimate government interest.

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Individuals have the right to access and correct their personal data.

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Data should be collected fairly and lawfully.

Question 48

The use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement has raised concerns about:

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Potential for bias and false positives.

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Cost-effectiveness

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Increased efficiency in crime prevention

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Lack of public awareness

Question 49

Which of the following is a best practice for protecting privacy in a digital society?

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Using strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.

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Disclosing personal information freely on social media.

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Installing antivirus software only when needed.

Question 50

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) regulates:

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Government access to electronic communications.

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Surveillance by law enforcement agencies.

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Data protection in the private sector.

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Liability for online defamation.

Question 51

Which type of surveillance involves the collection of data about individuals' online activities without their explicit consent?

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Behavioral surveillance

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Coercive surveillance

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Covert surveillance

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Physical surveillance

Question 52

The use of drones for surveillance raises concerns about:

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Invasion of privacy and potential for abuse.

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High cost of drone technology.

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Limited range of drone surveillance.

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Lack of technical expertise to operate drones.

Question 53

Which of the following is a potential benefit of government surveillance?

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Preventing terrorism and other crimes.

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Increasing government transparency

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Promoting economic growth

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Enhancing public trust in law enforcement

Question 54

The concept of 'informational privacy' refers to:

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The right to control the collection, use, and dissemination of personal information.

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The protection of trade secrets and confidential business information.

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The right to access information held by government agencies.