Note: ALL Module activities - discussions, quizzes, etc, are due on the due date assigned to one or more activities within the module.
2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech
2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech
An important area of society that is being impacted by computers. Your personal information may be at risk. Controlling online publication has an important new meaning in cyberspace.
Your personal information may not be public, but it could be. See how easy it is to find your phone number and address using one of the online services. While this great if old friends are trying to reach you, it could be a problem if the interested is unwanted.
In this topic, we will look at issues surrounding privacy and how to protect your personal information. The "worst case" is identity theft - a growing problem that is extremely hard for the victim to recover from. Being aware of these issues is an important first step.
2. Privacy and Freedom of Speech - Assignments
https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/freedom-expression-internet
UNESCO and IPU launch new online course for Members of Parliaments to defend Freedom of Expression starting on 28 October
Choose 2 words from the Keywords list.
Find 1-2 resource that provides information about the words and how they relate to the course.
Post the words, links to your selected resource, and a brief description about your selections, to the discussion Privacy and Freedom of Speech keywords. Review 2-3 other resources in the discussion.
The Benefits of Encryption
Encryption ensures no one can read communications or data except the intended recipient or data owner. This prevents attackers from intercepting and accessing sensitive data.
Two keywords from the list: encryption and freedom of speech.
1. Encryption
- Resource: How Encryption Protects Your Privacy
- Description: This article from the Electronic Frontier Foundation explains how encryption is essential for protecting personal data online. It discusses the importance of encryption in safeguarding privacy, especially in the context of personal communications and sensitive information. In relation to the course, understanding encryption is key to exploring privacy issues and how individuals can protect their data from unauthorized access.
2. Freedom of Speech
- Resource: Freedom of Expression on the Internet
- Description: This UNESCO resource outlines the complexities of freedom of speech in the digital age. It delves into the challenges of balancing free expression with regulations in cyberspace. The article is relevant to the course as it highlights how the internet has altered traditional notions of free speech, touching on issues like censorship, anonymity, and the global impact of online publication.
Everyone has their own privacy how are we going to protect ? How encryption protects your privacy ? I like the word of "encryption" which can changes sensitive information into a secret code to stop unauthorized access.
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