Question 1

One way to protect people's privacy on the internet is to____________.

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A)   a. allow them to opt out of information collecting
B)   b. give them choices as to what will be done with their information
C)   c. only share information that people voluntarily provide
D)   d. only use information in a way that helps the free marketE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 2

What are some reasons that employers collect personal employee information? In what ways might such collection raise ethical problems?

Accepted Answer

Employers collect personal employee information for a variety of reasons, including for payroll and benefits administration, performance evaluations, and ensuring workplace safety. They may also collect information for legal and regulatory compliance, such as verifying an employee's eligibility to work in the country.

However, the collection of personal employee information can raise ethical problems in several ways. Firstly, there is the issue of privacy and consent. Employees may feel uncomfortable or violated if their personal information is collected without their knowledge or consent. This can lead to a breach of trust between the employer and the employee.

Secondly, there is the potential for discrimination and bias. If employers collect sensitive personal information such as race, religion, or health status, there is a risk that this information could be used to make biased decisions about hiring, promotions, or other employment opportunities.

Additionally, there is the risk of data security and misuse. If employers are not careful in how they collect, store, and protect personal employee information, there is a risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. This can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and other serious consequences for the employees.

In conclusion, while there are legitimate reasons for employers to collect personal employee information, it is important for them to do so in a transparent and ethical manner, with the consent of the employees, and with strict measures in place to protect the privacy and security of the data. Failure to do so can lead to ethical problems and damage the employer-employee relationship.

Question 3

An example of an acceptable use of employees' medical information would be .

Accepted Answer

A)   for reporting to the government
B)   to determine eligibility for employment
C)   for determining benefits that would be needed
D)   to gather companywide statistics to share with employeesE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Employers may want to use psychological testing on employees primarily____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   to gauge suitability for a job
B)   to detect potential sources of trouble
C)   for statistical reporting purposes
D)   to test for intelligenceE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following is the best definition of privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   when certain facts are not known to others
B)   when information about ourselves is under our control
C)   to be free of to make choices
D)   to be free of supervisionE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Describe ways in which the right of privacy to be protected has been argued.

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Question 7

Utilitarian arguments for privacy focus on____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the rights of individuals
B)   the harm in violation
C)   breaking the law
D)   justiceE) All of the above
F) B) and C) B

Question 8

The Freedom of Information Act of 1966 had the unforeseen consequence of .

Accepted Answer

A)   making government more transparent in their dealings
B)   making corporations more transparent in their dealings
C)   compromising confidentiality about private individuals
D)   making information more readily available to individualsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What are some principles of internet privacy, and how are they implemented?

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Question 10

The ethical meaning of privacy originates from____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the Bill of Rights
B)   the idea of freedom of thought
C)   the twentieth century
D)   the use of contraceptivesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) C

Question 11

A Kantian argument for privacy focuses on____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   not harming people
B)   contractual obligations
C)   violations of the law
D)   a setting of trustE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Employers feel the need to monitor their employees at work primarily____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   to influence them
B)   to keep them safe
C)   to be competitive
D)   to maintain productivityE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

One of the biggest issues in consumer privacy is when____________.

Accepted Answer

A)   companies find out what customers most like
B)   companies sell their collected information to other companies
C)   companies use databases to store customer information
D)   companies keep personal information on employeesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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