Privacy Issues in Computer Science

The video discusses privacy issues in computer science, focusing on surveillance technologies, data collection, and the impact of smart devices. It highlights the views of Tim Berners-Lee on privacy legislation and the importance of net neutrality. The video also explores the pros and cons of smart devices in terms of privacy, emphasizing the need for data encryption and the right to privacy.

What are some of the issues that need to be considered when new computer technologies are introduced?

• Only technical feasibility

• Ethical, privacy, legal, environmental, and cultural issues

• Just privacy and legal issues

• Only environmental and cultural issues

What is one of the benefits of surveillance systems with number plate and face recognition?

• Crime prevention

• Reduced internet speed

• Increased privacy

• Higher insurance premiums

How can GPS technology be misused in terms of privacy?

• By improving navigation

• By enhancing social media experience

• By providing weather updates

• By tracking individuals without their consent

What kind of data do modern browsers often retain to make browsing easier?

• Browsing history, passwords, and credit card details

• Only browsing history

• Only credit card details

• Only passwords

What is the main concern of Sir Tim Berners-Lee regarding the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act?

• It promotes net neutrality

• It requires ISPs to spy on citizens and hold data for six months

• It enhances user privacy

• It reduces internet speed

What principle in the US is Sir Tim Berners-Lee concerned might be weakened?

• Internet speed regulations

• Surveillance laws

• Net neutrality

• Data encryption

What did the US Congress and Senate vote to scrap, according to Sir Tim Berners-Lee?

• Laws promoting net neutrality

• Laws reducing internet speed

• Laws preventing ISPs from selling users' data

• Laws enhancing data encryption

What is one argument in favor of smart devices continually recording and listening?

• It helps in counter-terrorism operations

• It reduces internet speed

• It invades privacy

• It increases electricity consumption

What is one argument against smart devices continually recording and listening?

• It invades privacy

• It saves lives

• It helps disabled users

• It enhances user convenience

Which of the following is NOT a privacy issue mentioned in the video?

• Improved battery life

• Number plate recognition

• Face recognition

• Electronic tagging