Understanding Digital Privacy Terms

What is a data breach?

• A data breach is a type of software update.

• A data breach is a legal agreement between companies.

• A data breach is an incident where unauthorized access to sensitive data occurs.

• A data breach is a method of data encryption.

What does a surveillance society mean?

• A society with no surveillance at all.

• A society that only monitors public spaces.

• A society focused on enhancing privacy rights.

• A society characterized by pervasive surveillance of individuals' activities.

Can you explain invasion of privacy?

• Invasion of privacy refers to the act of sharing personal information with friends.

• Invasion of privacy is a legal term for public speaking.

• Invasion of privacy is a type of social media trend.

• Invasion of privacy is the violation of an individual's right to privacy, often involving unauthorized access to personal information or activities.

What is facial recognition used for?

• Facial recognition is used for social media likes.

• Facial recognition is used for cooking recipes.

• Facial recognition is used for security, identification, and authentication purposes.

• Facial recognition is used for weather forecasting.

What is a digital footprint?

• A digital footprint is the amount of data stored on a hard drive.

• A digital footprint refers to the physical traces left by devices.

• A digital footprint is the record of your online activities and interactions.

• A digital footprint is a type of online security measure.

How does end-to-end encryption work?

• Data is encrypted only during transmission.

• End-to-end encryption works by encrypting data on the sender's device and only allowing the recipient to decrypt it using their private key.

• Encryption occurs on the recipient's device before sending.

• Only the sender can decrypt the data using a public key.

What is intrusive technology?

• Intrusive technology is technology that invades personal privacy or disrupts normal activities.

• Software that automates daily tasks

• Devices that improve communication efficiency

• Technology that enhances personal security

What is algorithmic bias?

• Algorithmic bias is the use of algorithms to improve efficiency.

• Algorithmic bias refers to the random errors in algorithm calculations.

• Algorithmic bias is the presence of systematic and unfair discrimination in algorithms.

• Algorithmic bias is the preference for certain algorithms over others.

What does data harvesting mean?

• Data harvesting is the practice of sharing data openly with users.

• Data harvesting is the process of securely storing data for future use.

• Data harvesting is the collection of large amounts of data from various sources, often without consent.

• Data harvesting refers to the analysis of data to extract insights.

What is biometric data?

• Information about a person's financial status

• General demographic information like age and gender

• Biometric data is unique physical or behavioral characteristics used for identification.

• Data collected from social media profiles