Don't forget to properly cite all sources (including assigned readings) and include a bibliography with all homework assignments.
Reading assignment: October 10-October 24 readings
1. [25 points] Write a short summary of each of the required readings (3-7 sentences each - do not exceed 7 sentences!). 12-unit students: also read and write a summary of one optional reading paper. After each summary (in a separate paragraph) provide a "highlight" for that chapter. This can be something new you learned that you found particularly interesting, a point you would like to discuss further in class, a question the chapter did not fully answer, something you found confusing, a point you disagree with, or anything else you found noteworthy.
2. [25 points] Find a company that currently has a full P3P policy posted on their website (hint, some of the assigned readings and Privacy Bird for Chrome may be helpful). Use a P3P validator or other tool to check the syntax (if the validator is down, wait a few minutes and try again). Describe any syntax errors found (not warnings, just errors). Review the websites' privacy policy and the P3P policy. Does the P3P policy contradict the privacy policy? If so, explain. Provide at least three concrete examples of assertions in the P3P policy and how they match or contradict assertions in the privacy policy. Are there details that appear in the P3P policy or the privacy policy, but not both? Explain.
3. [25 points] Reflect on your visit to the CMU Biometrics Lab. Did you see any technology that raises privacy concerns, or any technology that helps address privacy concerns? Write a one-page essay discussing ways privacy is impacted by biometrics, approaches for mitigating biometrics-related privacy concerns, and where more research may be needed to better address privacy concerns.
4. [25 points] The table below contains information from the course roster for a hypothetical CMU class. Suppose some researchers were interested in finding out whether there was any correlation between grades in this class and student college, department, or class.
Note, Chpater 4 introduces the concepts you need. If you need further clarification, check out this blog post or for even deeper insights, the l-diversity paper.
COLLEGE DEPT CLASS SCS CS Junior SCS CS Junior SCS CS Senior SCS CS Senior SCS HCI Master SCS HCI Doc SCS SE Master SCS SE Doct SCS ROB Doct CIT ECE Junior CIT ECE Senior CIT ECE Master CIT EPP Junior CIT EPP Doct CIT MSE Senior CIT INI Master CIT INI Master CMU IS Master CMU IS Master CMU IT Master HNZ PPM Master HNZ PPM Master HNZ PPM Master