FYSM 213 - Computerization and Personal Privacy

Institution:

Trinity College

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In this seminar, we will explore the many ways in which the computerization of our society is eroding our personal privacy. Large corporations and various state and local governments are accumulating vast amounts of personal information about us. This information ranges from data about our health, our wealth, our buying habits, our communication and travel patterns, and just about every other aspect of our lives. Much of the information gathering is done under the guise of providing us with better and more convenient services. We want to examine whether the increase in service and convenience is worth the loss of privacy. We will explore how computers are used to gather and store personal data, and try to identify exactly what information is gathered about us and what we can do to control our personal information. We will also look at how computers might be used to protect our privacy. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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