Questions for students
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What do you think is meant by the term a reasonable “expectation of privacy”?
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What type of information about you is actually private?
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Are there any groups trying to keep your private information private?
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How can you best protect your privacy?
Objective: The students will search the Internet for web sites that address privacy issues and the Internet. This may include web sites that focus on protecting an individuals right. Some of the best known groups include EPIC, EFF, ACLU.
Activity:
The students will choose at least two sites of interest to them.
The students will print out the web site text.
The students will read the text and take notes.
The students will explain the purpose of each site visited and relate it to the law, privacy and/or freedom of speech.
Students will share their findings with the class by giving a presentation on their 2 web sites. Some overlap may occur, but this will help reinforce important issues with the class.
What the students will learn: students will learn about the different aspects of law enforcement on the Internet and about groups who help citizens protect their rights.
Materials to be used: Computers with Internet access, attached web site addresses, pen, paper
If students wish to conduct their own Internet search you might suggest the following key words. Also use these words to enhance vocabulary.
Internet
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Privacy
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Law
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Constitutional Law
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Encryption
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E-mail
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Cybercrime
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Invasion of Privacy
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Anonymous
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Censor
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Cookie
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Legislation
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Privacy & Security
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Decrypt
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Anonymous Remailer
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Department of Justice
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