May 02, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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ITS 4310 - 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: Jr or Sr
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • The ability to explain the US approach to privacy laws, as well as the approach in other countries.
  • The ability to argue the pros and cons of privacy.
  • The ability to argue the pros and cons of electronic marketing practices.
  • The ability to explain the implications of technologies such as databases, GPS systems, etc. for personal privacy.
  • The ability to explain and assess the responsibilities of service providers regarding privacy matters.



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