Big-data practical example – Government surveillance (information sheet) © Siemens Stiftung 2019 CC BY-SA 4.0 international

Big-data practical example – Government surveillance (information sheet)

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Information sheet:
This text presents examples of government surveillance and institutions that work with big-data applications. It also points out criticism of surveillance.

Available in: English, German, Spanish (CREA)
Type of media: Text
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Last update: 2020-02-27
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Media package:
Big Data (English)
Description:
The government makes reasonable use of big data in many areas. When it comes to citizens’ security and averting dangers, authorities, the police, and intelligence services occasionally turn to surveillance and analysis methods based on large volumes of data.
Related media:
Big-data practical example – Government surveillance (Image)
Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Civics and Politics; Ethics; Information and Communication Technology (ICT); Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Computer technology; Data processing; Data protection; Information Technology; Internet; Social network; Society
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
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Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2019
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