34.4. Data Privacy and Surveillance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does consent mean in the context of data privacy?

   Hint

   Think about what rights individuals have regarding their personal information.

2. 2.

   Give one example of how surveillance automation is used in civil engineering.

   Hint

   Consider how technology might help us keep track of our roads or structures.

3. 3.

   What is a primary ethical concern when employing surveillance technologies?

   • Privacy
   • Cost
   • Efficiency

   Hint

   Think about people's rights to their own data.

4. 4.

   True or False: All data collected through surveillance can be shared without consent.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the importance of individuals knowing how their data is used.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive data privacy policy for a hypothetical city using various surveillance technologies. Include key elements reflecting ethical considerations.

   Hint

   Consider what we've discussed in class regarding ethical frameworks for surveillance.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the trade-offs between the benefits of surveillance led by automation and the potential threats to individual privacy rights.

   Hint

   Use examples we've talked about during our sessions.