Investigate current issues surrounding the use of software applications to collect and track user data. Explore a range of arguments concerning privacy rights as they relate to the mining of personal data; determine when it is ethical and legal to collect data for profit versus for security purposes. Advance an original argument that debates the pros and cons and summarizes the potential ramifications for clients, users, the public, and one’s own personal reputation, drawing on evidence gathered from news media, company policies, and state and federal laws.

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