1.18.2. Data Privacy and Surveillance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is data privacy?

   Hint

   Think about data ownership and control.

2. 2.

   What kind of technologies raises concerns about privacy?

   Hint

   Consider devices that monitor or record information.

3. 3.

   What does data privacy primarily aim to protect?

   • Public information
   • Personal information
   • Company secrets

   Hint

   Think about who the data belongs to.

4. 4.

   Surveillance technologies include which of the following?

   • Robotic arm controls
   • Drones capturing footage
   • Alarm systems

   Hint

   Consider technologies that observe and record.

5. 5.

   Assess the potential impacts of public backlash against surveillance practices in civil engineering. Propose strategies to improve data privacy.

   Hint

   Consider how companies can build trust and accountability.

6. 6.

   Develop a framework for ethical use of drones in construction that emphasizes data privacy.

   Hint

   Think about how policies can be communicated and enforced.