Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spreadsheet Software Applications: M1: L1: Computer Essentials
In Module 1 Lesson 1 of this course, students are introduced to the basic functions of computer system components, to some technical vocabulary, and they will learn about computer security, privacy, and crimes. They will also learn how...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Balancing Privacy and Security: Government Data Mining
What is data mining? Students will explore the meaning of data mining and through research create a multimedia presentation of government data mining and privacy.
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Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Rcfp: The Ethics of Recording Conversations [Pdf]
This cleverly designed article contains the laws concerning taping and recording conversation in regard to privacy rights. From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Other
Dave Net: Bill Gates on Privacy
Dave Winer ponders the issues of privacy on the Internet, citing an email from Bill Gates and discussing digital encryption. Goes into depth about the debate on free speech and censorship of the internet.
Other
Cpsr: Cyber Rights
CPSR offers an informative discussion of current legal and policy topics hosted by group working for rights of assembly and speech for online communities.
Other
Internet Privacy Law
An examination of Internet privacy laws: Search and Seizure, Unsolicited Email, Defamation, Secrecy, and more.
Other
Um: The Battle Over Cryptographic Key "Escrow"
This article describes the legal and technical issues involved in cryptography. It also discusses government proposals concerning the clipper chip.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Strong Passwords (3 5)
Students learn how to create secure passwords in order to protect their private information and accounts online. They learn tips for creating safe passwords. They explore scenarios in which two characters choose passwords, and they use...
Read Works
Read Works: Protect Your Privacy Online
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about never giving out personal information online. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Find Biometrics, Global Identity Management
This site is geared more toward a consumer than a student, but it does list, describe, and in some cases compare each of the primary identification methods (fingerprints, iris recognition, voice, etc).
Other
Pine Tree Legal Assistance: Immigrants: Work Permits
English and Spanish information about getting a job and the kinds of work permits that are available to immigrants.
Other
Aclu: American Civil Liberties Union
Official home of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). Learn about American news, what's going on with the Supreme Court and new legislation, and more at this online interest group.
Other
Your Thoughts Is That Really You?
Biometrics has come to refer to the identification of individuals through distinguishing biological features. This article discusses what that might mean to us as individuals.
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: Privacy of Online Personal Information
This resource presents information on maintaining privacy of personal information online.
Other
Liberty: Protecting Civil Liberties, Protecting Human Rights
Liberty is a campaign group that "seeks to protect civil liberties and promote human rights for everyone". This site outlines the work of the group and the issues on which it campaigns; provides articles, speeches and publications; and...
Other
Understanding Confidentiality Agreements
Website author explains "business confidentiality" and its application in the area of patent exposure. Explains what can be discussed between 2 parties.
Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: What Are the Possible Consequences of Privacy?
This lesson examines some of the possible consequences of privacy. Learners will classify these consequences as benefits or costs. Later, they will be asked to evaluate positions on issues of privacy by thinking about the consequences of...
Other
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3 C)
This organization seeks to understand society's ethical and legal issues from an international perspective in light of new technology. The website contains news and policy statements.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Videos
There are many security threats today associated with internet use. This site presents some online videos that discuss security issues such as online rip-off schemes, protecting privacy, and protecting your computer from online attacks.
Federal Trade Commission
Ftc: Protecting Kids Online: Kids and Socializing Online
Apply real-world judgment to help minimize risks while kids socialize online.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: User Authentication Methods
Some practice problems on user authentication methods regarding computer security.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Frontline: Generation Like: What Are Teens Doing Online?
Examine facts and figures on how teens use the Internet in this infographic from FRONTLINE: Generation Like. Ninety-five percent of teens use the Internet. The infographic details which forms of technology they use to access the...
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Privacy of Personal Information at School
What information can parents and students expect to be kept private in school data versus publicized on forms or in announcements? This lesson examines students' privacy expectations through possible scenarios.