Short project description:
Computer Ethics: Privacy in the Information Society
The individual‚s right to privacy, a right that is explicitly recognized in several international treatises and which has served as the basis for social life since the 17th century, is being altered as a result of the technological changes which are taking place in the computer revolution and information society. Privacy-- often defined as the interest the individual has in sustaining personal space free from interference by other people and organizations-- has several dimensions to it: [a] Privacy of Personal Behavior relating to sexual, religious and cultural activities as well as to shopping habits or media habits; [b] Privacy of Personal Communications, which refers to various forms of communication including in recent years cellular phones and e-mails; wireless etc.[c] Privacy of Personal Data (information privacy) pertaining to various types of data such as medical data, and financial records that are stored within the conte
Specific Information on the competence offered: Specific knowledge of the situation in different European countries would be welcome.
Dr Yotam Lurie
Ben-Gurion University
School of Management
P.O. Box 653
IL-84105 Beer-Sheva
Israel
Telephone: +972-8-6472679
Fax: +972-8-6472697
