Part 1: What Would You Do? Scenario #2
The purpose of this exercise is to practice thinking critically about privacy-related issues. On page 174 of the textbook, review scenario #2 in the “What Would You Do?” section, and describe how you would handle the situation. Outline your response by using the five-step decision-making process as described in Chapter 1. Use your critical thinking skills, and compose your response in your own words. Your responses to Part 1 should be at least one page in length.
SCENARIO^:
Prepare a set of arguments that would support the contention that the USA Patriot Act was overreaching in both its scope and its approach. Then prepare a set of arguments that support the USA Patriot Act as an effective and appropriate way to protect the United States from further terrorist acts.
2.Part 2: Case #2: China’s Great Firewall
The purpose of this exercise is to practice thinking critically about how technology has impacted freedom of speech. On pages 215-216 of the textbook, analyze Case #2. Answer the three critical thinking questions that follow the case. Use your critical thinking skills, and compose your response in your own words. Your response to Part 2 should be at least one page in length.
Your assignment will be at least two pages in length, not including the title and reference pages. You must use at least your textbook as a source in completing this assignment. All sources used will have proper citations and references formatted in APA style.
SCENARIO^: Some freedom of expressions advances are concerned that U.S based technology firms will do whatever it takes to gain a foothold in the Chinese market, even going so far as to implement surveillance and censorship measures in their products and services in order to meet the demands of the Chinese government. How might global internet users react to a Facebook or Youtube that censors its users’ posts and monitor its users to comply with laws in china? What ethical and economic factors should and information technology company weigh when considering whether to enter the Chinese marketplace?
