Practice - Ethical and Legal Aspects in GIS
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Practice Questions
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What is one reason data privacy is important in GIS?
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of sharing private data.
Name the organization that develops open standards for GIS.
💡 Hint: What organization focuses on improving geospatial interoperability?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary purpose of data privacy in GIS?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when sensitive data is exposed.
True or False: Intellectual property rights only apply to physical land.
💡 Hint: Consider what intellectual property includes.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a GIS project dealing with urban development that addresses ethical mapping and data privacy. What considerations would you include?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the regulations and ethical guidelines you'd need to follow.
Evaluate a real-world case where a GIS was misused. What ethical and legal failures were present?
💡 Hint: Think of situations where maps have impacted public opinions or policy.
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