Privacy

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/privacy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the multidimensional nature?Encompasses informational, bodily, communications, and territorial aspects
2. What is the historical evolution?Shifted from protecting physical homes to safeguarding digital footprints
3. Why is privacy important?Privacy helps people think and speak freely, keeps relationships strong, and builds trust in digital services.
4. How do laws protect privacy?Laws like the GDPR in Europe and state laws in the US require companies to get permission, be clear about data use, and keep data to the minimum needed.

Surveillance Capitalism: Economic system based on the commodification of personal data for profit.
Data Minimization: Collecting only the personal data that is strictly necessary for a specific purpose.
Algorithmic Bias: Systematic and repeatable errors in a computer system that create unfair outcomes.