1. Was the U.S. government's $2 million settlement with Brandon May?eld reasonable and just?
2. In order to combat the counterfeiting of currency, the U.S. Secret Service convinced several color laser printer manufacturers to add a secret code to every printed page. The code is invisible to the human eye but can be seen under a microscope. When decrypted, it reveals the serial number of the printer and the time and date the page was printed [87].
By agreeing to secretly insert the codes, did the printer manufacturers violate the privacy rights of their customers?
3. What special responsibilities do computer professionals have with respect to understanding and protecting the privacy rights of their fellow citizens?