Question 1

The most recent major privacy law passed by Congress was the

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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) is the most recent major privacy law passed by Congress. It was enacted in 2008 and prohibits employers and insurance companies from discriminating against individuals based on their genetic information. This law provides important protections for individuals and their families, and helps to ensure that genetic information is not used to deny employment or insurance opportunities.

Question 2

List several types of company surveillance people are subjected to now.

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(1)Videotaping; (2)monitoring IM chat, (3)GPS satellite and tracking of cars and cell phones,and (4)audiotaping personally.

Question 3

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986? (ECPA):

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The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 fails to provide adequate protection for employee privacy in most situations involving e-mail monitoring by public and private employers. While the law does require a warrant for government entities to access the content of electronic communications, it allows employers to monitor employee communications if they have a legitimate business reason for doing so. This has resulted in a lack of consistent protections for employee privacy in the workplace.

Question 4

One reason employers use to justify giving honesty or integrity tests is:

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The question specifically asks for a reason employers use to justify giving honesty or integrity tests, and option C directly addresses this by mentioning employee theft as a major expense and the belief that tests can remove potential offenders. Option A talks about a correlation between lying on tests and stealing, but is not a direct justification for the tests. Option B is completely off-topic and irrelevant. Option D suggests a nefarious reason for administering the tests, which is not a commonly accepted justification in the business world.

Question 5

Discuss Lewis Maltby's proposition that employers should not do drug testing (or other testing related to off-work conduct)but should instead focus on impairment testing when an employee is entering the workplace.

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Question 6

According to the article excerpted in the text entitled,The Functions of Privacy,by Alan Westin,privacy has several functions in today's society.These include:

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According to the article excerpted in the text, privacy functions as the ability to express dissatisfaction without risk of exposure. The other options are not mentioned in the article.

Question 7

As Facebook and other social media sites grow in users and popularity

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Many users have expressed concerns about the privacy policies of social media sites, leading to several changes and updates to their policies. However, there are still ongoing debates and criticism about the level of privacy protection offered by these sites.

Question 8

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)was passed amidst public concern for the collection and use of genetic information.Prior to its passage,the Americans with Disabilities Act protected anyone with a disability or perceived disability and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)protected people from intrusion in to medical records.Was GINA a necessary act or was it merely passed for political reasons?

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Question 9

Briefly describe what Alan Westin believes are the "functions of privacy."

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Question 10

In considering the legality of employer interception of employee e-mails at work,pick the correct statement.
I.Employees have complete expectation of privacy since they can select their password for in-house and remote access of e-mails.
II.A subpoena is required by the employer to read any e-mail that is clearly marked "confidential" by the employee.
III.No expectation of privacy exists over an employer-owned computer system at work.
IV.Statement by the employer that e-mails are confidential and privileged cannot be later used by an employer to defeat an employee's claim of privacy.

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In general, there is no expectation of privacy on an employer-owned computer system at work. Therefore, statement III is correct. Statement I is incorrect because although an employee can select their password, that does not necessarily guarantee complete privacy from employer interception. Statement II is incorrect because an employer does not always need a subpoena to read an employee's e-mails at work, especially if they are sent using employer-owned equipment. Statement IV is incorrect because an employer's statement that e-mails are confidential and privileged could potentially be used to defeat an employee's claim of privacy.

Question 11

How can businesses justify electronic surveillance?

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Question 12

There is a high correlation between drug testing and workplace safety.

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Question 13

Employees' emails are private and are protected under the law.

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While employees may have an expectation of privacy in their emails, they are typically considered company property and can be monitored and accessed by employers under certain circumstances. However, specific laws and guidelines regarding email privacy may vary by country and jurisdiction.

Question 14

The United States Constitution,Fourth Amendment provides "[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons,houses,papers,and effects,against unreasonable searches and seizures,shall not be violated..." Privacy rights are triggered under the Fourth Amendment:

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The Fourth Amendment specifically protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Private corporations and agents may not be subject to the Fourth Amendment's restrictions, unless they are working in conjunction with the government or acting as government agents. Therefore, choices A, B, and D are not accurate triggers for privacy rights under the Fourth Amendment.

Question 15

Employees can now be secretly and intrusively spied upon by their employers,and it is perfectly legal.

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Employers have the legal right to monitor and track their employees' work-related activities, including emails, phone calls, and internet usage, as long as it is done in compliance with the law and the company's policies. However, some states may have specific laws that regulate workplace surveillance, so it's important to consult the local laws and regulations. It's also important for employers to respect their employees' privacy and rights, and to ensure that surveillance is not being used for unlawful purposes.

Question 16

A majority of states have enacted "lifestyle rights laws" that protect workers' off-duty activities including cases of smoking,cohabitation,drinking.and single parenthood.What is the least effective argument by an employer to regulate off-the-clock activities in a state that has not enacted such lifestyle rights legislation?

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The argument that there is no invasion of privacy since the employee is "at will" is the least effective because being an "at will" employee refers to the employment relationship and does not give the employer the right to regulate off-the-clock activities. Additionally, employees still have privacy rights even if they are "at will." Choices A, B, and D are more effective arguments for an employer to regulate off-the-clock activities, as they focus on business-related concerns such as productivity, health, and insurance costs.

Question 17

The term "privacy" does not appear anywhere in the Constitution of the United States.Discuss (meaning share your opinion and support it with anecdotes or evidence)whether or not the Supreme Court was correct in "finding" privacy in the Constitution.

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Question 18

Discuss privacy in social media websites.What sort of policies should exist? Does it matter that the user doesn't have to be honest (to the extent of using false names)?

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Question 19

Why is corporate testing of employees on the rise?

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Question 20

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)explicitly limits the ability of employers to use "medical examinations and inquiries" as a condition of employment and provides for:

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Quiz 3: Privacy and Technology