COM 405 MODULE 3.docx - The Fourth Amendment of the U.S....

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects “the right
of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and
effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” In this journal,
you will reflect on the idea of personal privacy in the digital age and
what you believe the general public and organizations should have
the right to protect.
Prompt
As a professional communicator, you may need to make decisions
about data-collection and sharing practices that, while legal, push
the boundaries of professional and personal ethics. Answer the
questions below using a journal response format, and base your
answers on both what you’ve learned about privacy from this
module and your own thoughts and opinions. Cite any evidence you
use to support your response according to APA style.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
 Right to Privacy: Do we have the right to be alone and have
privacy? Why or why not?
 Channels: Should expectations of personal privacy vary from
channel to channel? In your answer, compare your expectation
of privacy in the following situations:
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