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Class 10. Mention about class on Tuesday Show Challenger movie Discussion Writing Arguments. Quick Quiz. Give one example of the kind of information that the U.S. government restricted or prohibited during World War II out of concern that it might contain encoded information.

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Class 10

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  1. Class 10 • Mention about class on Tuesday • Show Challenger movie • Discussion Writing Arguments Mary Jean Harrold

  2. Quick Quiz • Give one example of the kind of information that the U.S. government restricted or prohibited during World War II out of concern that it might contain encoded information. • What is the main difference between the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) and the wiretapping capability the government had before? • What is Carnivore? • What kind of information does Echelon collect? • What was the effect of the U.S. government’s restrictions on export of strong cryptography in the 1990s? Mary Jean Harrold

  3. Quick Quiz • Give one example of the kind of information that the U.S. government restricted or prohibited during World War II out of concern that it might contain encoded information. • Were these actions paranoia on the part of the government or a reasonable precaution to protect the lives and freedom of Americans? • How relevant are such restrictions to time of peace, or wars on drugs, or wars against terrorists? • What such restrictions (if any) have you seen since 9/11? • What is the main difference between the Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) and the wiretapping capability the government had before? • Note: passed in 1994; required that technology used in communications systems be redesigned, and existing equipment modified, to ensure the ability of law-enforcement agencies to intercept communications. • Support your opinion on this Act. Mary Jean Harrold

  4. Quick Quiz • What is Carnivore? • Note: FBI’s system for intercepting e-mail; now called DCS1000 • According to the FBI, why is it needed? • According to critics, what are the problems with it? • Should the FBI be allowed to continue use of it? Support your view. • What kind of information does Echelon collect? • What are controversial aspects of Echelon? Mary Jean Harrold

  5. Quick Quiz • What was the effect of the U.S. government’s restrictions on export of strong cryptography in the 1990s? • What was Phil Zimmerman suspected of doing that was illegal (PGP: Pretty Good Privacy) • What is one use of encryption other than keeping messages secret? • What is public key cryptography? Why is it especially suited for e-commerce on the Internet? Mary Jean Harrold

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