DEBATE CLUB #5: Privacy vs. Security : Should governments watch people online?
We use the internet every day: social media, emails, online shopping. Sometimes governments say they need to watch online activity to keep people safe. Is this a good idea? Come and share your opinions at tonight’s Debate Club!
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DATE, VENUE & TEACHERS
- AIX: 19h00 to 20h30 with Sophie Bussenius
- MARSEILLE: 19h00 to 20h30 with Marcel Wiel
QUESTIONS FOR DEBATE
What is privacy? Give an example from your life.
What is security? Why is it important?
Do you think governments already watch people online?
Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Why?
Should governments watch the internet to stop crime or terrorism?
Would you accept less privacy to feel safer?
Should the police be allowed to read private messages?
Do you trust your government with your personal data?
Are young people careful about their online privacy?
What information about you is online today?
Should people know when their data is collected?
What is more important for you: freedom or safety?
VOCABULARY
control
danger
data
freedom
government
internet
law
online
personal information
police
privacy
protect
rights
risk
safe
security
watch / monitor
SUGGESTED SEARCH WORDS FOR THIS SUBJECT
government and the internet
internet safety
online privacy
personal data online
privacy on social media
SUGGESTED WEBSITES FOR MATERIALS
https://www.youtube.com/
www.guardian.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk
www.nytimes.com
KEY PHRASES
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