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Dec 15, 2025
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ITS 5310 - Privacy in the Internet Age
Examines the impact of communication and information technologies on personal privacy. Theories of privacy, constitutional bases for privacy, and privacy laws are discussed. The impact of technologies like computer databases and surveillance cameras and of methods like data mining, telemarketing and cookies on financial, medical, and workplace privacy are considered. The information technology aspects of the war on terrorism and the related privacy issues are also addressed.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- The ability to argue the pros and cons of electronic marketing practices.
- The ability to argue the pros and cons of privacy.
- The ability to explain and analyze various theories of privacy.
- The ability to explain and assess the responsibilities of service providers regarding privacy matters.
- The ability to explain the US approach to privacy laws, as well as the approach in other countries.
- The ability to explain the implications of technologies such as databases, GPS systems, etc. for personal privacy.
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