'The Privacy of Australians Using Mediated Communication Technologies Is Assured

question 2

Multiple Choice

'The privacy of Australians using mediated communication technologies is assured.' Is this true?

• A) Yes, it is true. The Australian constitution protects our privacy on the internet.
• B) Yes, it is true, except if you use a computer at work.
• C) No, it is not true. The Patriot Act has removed Australians' privacy rights to prevent terrorism.
• D) No, it is not true. It doesn't matter because privacy is no longer important.
• E) No, it is not true. The privacy of computer-mediated messages is not guaranteed in Australia.

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