IT101 Week 3: Checkpoint - WIU Library Article Search

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Checkpoint - WIU Library Article Search

Week 3 Day 4

Erik Smith


  1. What is the title of the article? Location Awareness Technology and Employee Privacy Rights

  2. Who it the author? John D. Canoni

  3. When was the article published? Summer 2004, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p26, 6p

  4. Was the article peer reviewed? Yes.

  5. In what database did you find the article? EBSCO

  6. Finally, write a short statement explaining why you think this article pertains to your COM 110 topic.
    For my topic, Employee Privacy Rights, this article reviews the privacy implications of using modern technology by employers to track their employees exact location regardless of whether it is during work hours.


  1. What is the title of the article? The privacy arms race.

  2. Who it the author? Lucas Conley.

  3. When was the article published? July 2004 i84 p27

  4. Was the article peer reviewed? No.

  5. In what database did you find the article? InfoTrac Onefile

  6. Finally, write a short statement explaining why you think this article pertains to your COM 110 topic.
    For my topic, Employee Privacy Rights, this article provides both a historical overview of employee privacy as well as modern concerns with employee privacy. The article further goes on to suggest ways to mitigate the issue between employee and employer.



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