Internet SurveillanceConnor Feutlinske & Grant Lindsay

A Lively Overview

Discussion Topics:

Internet Surveillance

National Security Agency (NSA)

Federal Law

Lack of Warrants

Surveillance Equipment

Terrorist Activity

Risks & Benefits of Internet Surveillance

Everything We Do Is Monitored

Be Careful What You Do Online

Opinions on Internet Surveillance

By: Grant and Connor

Internet Surveillance As A Global Issue

Global Debate: Internet surveillance

Surveillance and National Security supporters hurt their own chances of public trust when the keep their real motives for internet surveillance from them in the first place.

What Are Americans Doing?

Americans are “ talking steps to remove or mask their digital footprints on the Internet.”

The pew research center reported, “86 percent of the US internet users have taken some steps to avoid online surveillance.”

“ 21 percent of online adults in the survey have had an email or social media account hijacked.

11 percent have had information like social security numbers or financial data stolen.”

“ 50 percent of internet users say they are worried about the amount of personal information about them that is online, a figure that has jumped from 33 percent in 2009.”

Insightful Quote From Obama

“ you can’t have 100 percent security and also then have 100 percent privacy and zero inconvenience. We are going to have to make some choices as a society.” Various surveillance programs have helped the government “ anticipate and prevent possible terrorist activity.” – Barack Obama

Video Link To The Video (Only Watch First 0:55):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN1ebDgSg74&feature=youtu.be

Discussion & Question Period

① What types of crime are prevented by increased surveillance?

② How effective is surveillance in solving crimes, and how does this effectiveness change as levels of surveillance increase?

③ Why worry, if you’ve got nothing to hide?

④ Who’s protecting you from Internet predators, pedophiles, cyber stalkers, and online sex offenders?

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