Shouyang Wang discusses the trade-off that has occurred between personal privacy and national security in the context of government surveillance programs in a post-9/11 United States. This paper argues that there is an ethical framework that the U.S. government can follow when conducting mass surveillance. The framework is based on various philosophical theories, constitutional rights, and judicial rulings to ensure an ethical and optimized balance between individual privacy and government monitoring.
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Privacy in the Age of Big Data
Zhuo Shan discusses discusses the various elements surrounding the topic of privacy, particularly in relation to the ever-expanding field of “big data. The content includes a high-level examination of various techniques used to collect users’ data and the associated risks for enterprises and individuals, as well as at the applicable government regulations and laws. The discussion concludes with a presentation of possible risk mitigation recommendations.
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Defines the term "Big Data" and discusses the challenges organizations are facing with the increasing amounts of data being created each day.
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