Possible points for limits to a country’s surveillance of its citizens
- explore the extent to which a country uses surveillance to observe its citizens
- evaluate whether there should be limits on a country’s surveillance
- make a judgement, based on the consideration of the evidence and argument put forward.
- how surveillance is used to monitor people without their knowledge or approval
- the moral implications of using spyware and other hidden software on devices
- how the use of CCTV is ensuring the safety of a country’s citizens whilst removing privacy
- the increasing use of fingerprint and facial recognition devices and their benefits and dangers
- how companies are using data to profile and target us without our consent
- the use of National Identity cards and the likely disenfranchisement of some citizens
- the increasing use of listening devices and Smart items in everyday life
- how increasing surveillance has helped law enforcement agencies to protect people.