Go to http://www.cdt.org/security/usapatriot/brochure.pdf and identify the social issues related to ICT that this organization has with the Patriot act.

1. What is the Patriot Act and what is its purpose? (2 marks)

2. Describe how IT has been used to enforce and collect information from people. (4 marks)

3. Describe 2 social issues that arise due to the use of ICT permitted by the US Patriot Act. (4 marks)

SL only

• Explain if you think this act is appropriate or not. (4 marks)

HL only

• Explain how 2 areas of impact may be affected in the future due to this Act. You may wish to have a look at http://www.pbs.org/flashpointsusa/20030715/infocus/topic_03/#  (4 marks)