Reference no: EM13754743
If the law does not keep pace with technological developments (and it always seems to be at least one step behind), the consequences can be devastating, even in the seemingly simplest of things. What could be more technologically routine these days than e-mail? And yet ...
Justin Ellsworth was a Marine who gave his life for his country. By all accounts he was a brave and fine Marine, and we all owe him the highest debt of gratitude.
But we were also left with a serious question-what to do with his e-mail?
His parents wanted access. They wanted to see what their son had to say. However, e-mail is private, and Yahoo, his e-mail provider, had a terms-of-service agreement with him that guaranteed its privacy-even his death. And while we sympathize greatly with his parents, there is also a precedent to be concerned about. One can't simply waive the privacy issue, as a decision to release the information could have serious consequences for e-mail privacy for us all.
Case Assignment
The issue needs to be discussed, thought through, and resolved. That is why we study cases like this, so we can think these things through and try to respect the family, the deceased, and the needs of society. So I ask you:
Should Justin Ellsworth's parents have been given access to his e-mail?
Answer the question in 3-5 pages. Assess the issue with separate and thorough explanations of the utilitarian and deontological considerations.
Go to the Web and to the Trident online library and find as much as you can on this case.
You can read about it by going to ProQuest:
Abstract
Many legal experts say Yahoo! acted correctly. It denied the family's informal request and only yielded under court order.
For Yahoo!'s part, the company says it still stands behind its commitment to treat each user's e-mail as private and confidential. "We are pleased that the court has issued an order resolving this matter ... and allowing Yahoo! to continue upholding our privacy commitment to our users," says Yahoo! spokeswoman Mary Osako.
I.D. and contents within the account terminate upon death." Destroying the data once the contract ends simplifies life for Internet service providers (ISPs), says Mr. [Alan Chappell].
|
Use of foreign key
: If a foreign key contains either matching values or nulls, the table(s) that make use of such a foreign key is/are said to exhibit __________ integrity
|
|
Strong and capable of mowing their own lawns efficiently
: Should Lebron James mow his own lawn? Most pro athletes are strong and capable of mowing their own lawns efficiently.
|
|
Taxation research and communication
: The current tax law system in the United States has emerged over many years from statutory, administrative, and judicial sources. These sources are continually changing and new laws are introduced at least annually.
|
|
Outline the impact of the cancer center
: The Board of directors is concerned with taking on the additional debt of the Cancer Center. They have tasked the CFO with developing a financial plan and strategic plan that will outline the impact of the Cancer Center. They want you to address t..
|
|
What could be more technologically routine these days
: The issue needs to be discussed, thought through, and resolved. That is why we study cases like this, so we can think these things through and try to respect the family, the deceased, and the needs of society - Should Justin Ellsworth's parents hav..
|
|
Calculate the company current ratio
: Using information from the balance sheet and income statement, calculate the company's current ratio and the profit margin ratio.
|
|
General areas of responsibility for chief financial officer
: List and briefly describe the three general areas of responsibility for a chief financial officer (CFO) of a selected non-financial company which is listed on Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
|
|
How great depression influenced lives of a variety of us
: Identify and analyze how the Great Depression influenced the lives of a variety of American groups.
|
|
Financial risk management for a multinational corporation
: In today's ever-changing world, the biggest concern in terms of financial risk management for a multinational corporation may be constantly changing. Look at some of the latest headlines in the international news and find two recent events that mi..
|