As the Threat of Terrorism and Cybercrime Grows, So Too

question 24

Multiple Choice

As the threat of terrorism and cybercrime grows, so too may tolerance for invasions of privacy to combat these threats. What belief may sway public opinion and justify the use of IT by law enforcement?

• A) the belief that there is not much to fear from law enforcement's use of IT
• B) the belief that IT increases safety, and that intrusions into personal space are warranted if lives are saved
• C) the belief that IT is not invading homes but gathering information from public spaces
• D) all of these beliefs may sway public opinion and justify the use of IT by law enforcement

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