❇ Assignment: Privacy Please ❇

Situation #1:

For:
- It would be easier to send medical information to other doctors if you went to a different hospital.
- The information could be updated much easier.
- It would be quicker to process and read through.

Against:
- Someone could possibly hack into it and steal your information.
- If it wasn't backed up somewhere, it could easily be lost.
- If something malfunctioned or there was by chance a type, things could go seriously wrong.

Situation #2:

For:
- Nobody would have to leave their house, so it would be convenient and easy to do.
- There would be no long waiting lines to sit through.
- It's more private and comfortable; people who are uncomfortable in crowds have no worries.

Against:
- Not everyone has Internet access or a computer.
- There is a possible security issue; someone could register and vote multiple times.
- Hackers could break into and attack the website.

Situation #4:

For:
- Bullying would not be a huge issue in school.
- Parents would no longer have to spend large amounts of money on books, binders, etc..
- Even if a student was sick, they could still attend class because they do not need to be in person.

Against:
- Some parents may not be able to afford the software.
- Children could be getting out of the house and socializing less and less.
- It could be more difficult for the students to get extra help or tutoring.

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