Ch 2 Sec 3: Data Management & Principles

What is personal information?

Any data linked to an individual, including names, IDs, addresses, images, and online handles.

What is informed consent?

Letting individuals know what data is collected and how it’s used, so they can choose whether to participate.

What is invisible information gathering?

Collecting personal data without the user’s knowledge (e.g., spyware, hidden cookies).

What is secondary use of data?

Using information for purposes different from the original intent.

Example of secondary use?

IRS checking car registrations to find unreported income.

What’s the difference between opt-in and opt-out policies?

Opt-in = explicit permission required; Opt-out = data is used unless user refuses.

What is data mining?

Analyzing large data sets to find patterns or insights.

What is computer matching?

Combining records from different databases using identifiers.

What is profiling?

Using data to predict characteristics or behaviors of individuals.

What are the Fair Information Principles (name 4 out of 7)?

Inform users, minimize collection, allow opt-out, limit retention, maintain accuracy, secure data, publish policies.