Unpacking The Great Hack: Data Privacy & Ethics

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Digital Ethics

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SubjectDigital Ethics

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Based on the film "The great hACK" PLEASE DO CREATE A WORKSHEET WITH Pre-viewing reflection prompts Interactive viewing guide with pause points for critical thinking Group activities and debates to deepen understanding Creative tasks like designing privacy policies and data profiles Answer key and teaching tips Encourages critical thinking and discussion Engages students with real-world issues on data privacy and ethics Flexible for both in-person and online teaching Perfect for sparking conver...

This resource explores the ethics surrounding data mining and psychographic targeting, as presented in the documentary 'The Great Hack.' It delves into the implications of digital surveillance on individual agency and democratic processes. The document features various parts including a digital footprint inventory, key terms and definitions related to big data, micro-targeting, and psychographics, as well as interactive viewing guides prompting critical thinking about digital behavior and privacy. It encourages students to analyze case studies of data rights, engage in structured debates about whether data should be considered a fundamental human right, and reflect on their own digital agency. Furthermore, it promotes creative advocacy design tasks where students can draw attention to privacy issues facing users in the digital landscape.