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The Privacy Line
The Privacy Line
Have you ever "checked in" somewhere or tagged a photo with the location on social media?
Have you ever "checked in" somewhere or tagged a photo with the location on social media?
When you use these features, information about where your device (and you) are in the world is collected and, in many cases, shared. Apps can now do this because of technological advances in satellite positioning and other types of positioning software. This is called location services.
When you use these features, information about where your device (and you) are in the world is collected and, in many cases, shared. Apps can now do this because of technological advances in satellite positioning and other types of positioning software. This is called location services.
Location Services
Location Services
Location services, which are features of an app that track and use your geographical location (or geolocation).
What do you think of this new technology? Is it a good thing? Why or why not?
What do you think of this new technology? Is it a good thing? Why or why not?
Some benefits may include:
It's easier to share where they are and what they're doing with their friends.
It allows Google and other apps to show them search results that are more relevant to them.
They can see others who are close by.
It's easier to meet up with friends offline.
They can keep an eye on each other to make sure they're safe.
Parents worry less when they know your location.
Some risks may include:
If someone is trying to find you to do harm to you, they could.
It feels like a violation of privacy when companies know where you are and what you're doing all the time.
Click on the image to listen to the short clips from a podcast about location services. Below tells you which times to skip to.
As you listen, capture notes on any key points that stand out or questions that come up.
What are some benefits and risks of location services that you heard about in the podcast?
What are some benefits and risks of location services that you heard about in the podcast?
Some Benefits may include:
Mapping services
Weather updates
Relevant advertisements
Some privacy risks may include:
People can be tracked to places that they'd expect to be private.
Sensitive people and places can be tracked and targeted.
Activities meant to be private can be tracked and shared.
Knowing that you're being tracked makes you feel less free.
Activity
Activity
Check the Tech
Check the Tech
Complete part 1 with a family member or friend. (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
Check out some of the newest technologies being used, to decide if the benefits they offer are worth the privacy risks that they present.
Check out some of the newest technologies being used, to decide if the benefits they offer are worth the privacy risks that they present.
Directions:
Directions:
Complete Part 1 on the Check the Tech worksheet with a partner.
Choose one resource from Group A: Facial Recognition and one resource from Group B: Smart Home Devices, listed below and take notes in the Check the Tech worksheet on page 2.
Choose TWO resources to review:
Choose TWO resources to review:
Group A: Facial Recognition
Group B: Smart Home Devices
What do you think of these two new technologies: facial recognition and smart home devices? Are the benefits worth the risks?
What do you think of these two new technologies: facial recognition and smart home devices? Are the benefits worth the risks?
What are some specific features of these new technologies and their respective benefits and risks.
What are some specific features of these new technologies and their respective benefits and risks.
Here are some various examples of various benefits and risks:
Benefits of this new technology:
Restaurants could recognize you and place your order as soon as you walk in.
Video filters allow you to have fun and be creative.
Easier access to device.
Can be used by law enforcement to track and catch criminals.
Can allow you to manage your home (heat, music, etc.) easily.
Voice recordings could help law enforcement solve crimes.
Allows people to control their laundry, refrigerator, and other appliances using voice commands.
Privacy Risks it Presents:
People could be tracked and targeted by mistake or for things like protesting against a government policy.
It gives governments increased power over its citizens, which could be misused.
It allows companies to target you even more with advertising.
Law-abiding people could be tracked and targeted by law enforcement by mistake.
Could unfairly affect African Americans and Latinx people, who are more likely to be put into the database.
Amazon's Echo and other smart home devices can listen to you at any time.
Devices could monitor things you thought were private.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
Smarter Home?
Smarter Home?
Complete Part 2 on the Check the Tech worksheet.
Directions:
Directions:
Complete Part 2 on the Check the Tech worksheet by yourself or with a partner.
Choose one of the smart products mentioned in the Resources (Amazon's Echo, Google Home, or one of the home appliances), and record a video where you persuade others to either use or not use the product.
Although you are arguing for or against the product, make sure to address both the benefits and the risks in your video.
Share the video with a teacher, family member or friend for feedback.
If someone were going to use this product, what steps could they take to reduce the risks it presents?
If someone were going to use this product, what steps could they take to reduce the risks it presents?
How could they use it safely?
How could they use it safely?
Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz
Family Tips
Family Tips
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
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