Homework 5

The privacy right is (check all that apply) a. an absolute right b. a limited right c. a positive right d. a negative right

b,d

As it relates to confidentiality, data may be classified in three ways. Match each data classification below to its definition. Confidential Public Controlled A. Cannot be released without owner's consent. B. Not public but can be released without owner's consent C. Accessible to everyone

Confidential ----> A Public ----> C Controlled ----> B

The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution has to do with a. search warrants. b. self-incrimination. c. freedom of speech and religion d. quartering of soldiers in private homes e. the right to bear arms.

d

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act a. gives consumers the right to request a free copy of their credit report every year. b. allows credit bureaus to sell personal financial information they have gathered. c. All of the answers d. ensures that people with criminal convictions cannot get credit. e. makes it possible for a consumer to declare bankruptcy without harming his or her credit rating.

a

Which of the following statements about the REAL ID Act is NOT true? a. Congress repealed the REAL ID Act after many states refused to issue new driver's licenses. b. The REAL ID Act required states to issue new driver's licenses with stronger verification of identities before licenses are issued. c. Some states opposed the law initially and were given time extensions to meet the standards of the REAL ID Act. d. The driver's licenses mandated by the REAL ID Act have security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, and duplication.

a

Employers use electronic monitors in the workplace to (check all that apply) a. protect themselves from lawsuits b. ensure resources are used for business purposes c. ensure safety of employees d. prevent theft of company property

a,b,c,d

Harassment may be a form of (check all that apply) a. discrimination b. antisocial behavior c. abuse of power d. revenge

a,b,c,d

The following are examples of public records ( check all that apply) a. birth and death certificates b. record of criminal convictions c. property taxes d. patents e. student's university transcripts

a,b,c,d

Which of the following guidelines are in the Code of Fair Information Practices (check all that apply). a. There must be no personal data record-keeping systems whose very existence is secret. b. People have the right to correct errors in the information about them c. Personal information collected for one purpose can be used for another purpose without the person's consent. d. People have the right to know what information about them is stored and how it is being used

a,b,d

Collaborative filtering is ( check all that apply) a. a way to help an individual focus on best choices when deciding what to watch or buy. b. used by ISP's to filter out email SPAM c. based on information about one's preference and that of others. d. used by online retailers and movie streaming sites to censor information

a,c

Which of the following examples of legislation passed by the US Congress promote the privacy of residents of the United States (check all that apply). a. USA PATRIOT Act b. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act c. Employee Polygraph Protection Act d. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act e. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

b,c,d,e

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, which U.S. governmental agency collected telephone call records of tens of millions of Americans without a court order? a. Central Intelligence Agency b. Department of Homeland Security c. National Security Agency d. Federal Bureau of Investigation

c

Employers protect themselves against lawsuits by their employees for privacy violations by: a. Random drug testing b. Using electronic monitors c. Having a privacy policy that Informs employees about privacy expectations. d. Searching company lockers without reasonable cause

c

Consent means giving permission for something to happen. What else is true about consent? (check all that apply) a. Silence is always a sign of consent. b. Consent one time means consent every time c. Consent to one type of activity may not imply consent to other activities d. Consent must be voluntary

c,d

According to the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, which organization(s) cannot administer lie detector tests to job applicants? a. state governments b. All of the answers c. local governments d. federal government e. most private employers

e

Employers may monitor telephone calls and Internet use, but privacy laws say they cannot read employees' e-mail or listen to their voice mail even if they are the service provider. True False

false