Discuss 'Privacy in the Digital Age' with Great Decisions program
On Thursday, Sept. 24, the St. Charles Public Library will host its next program in the Great Decisions series. This month's discussion, "Privacy in the Digital Age," will be held at 7 p.m. in the library's Huntley Meeting Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave.
As legislation, both at home and abroad, hasn't kept pace with technological developments, the Foreign Policy Association asks whether privacy as we know it is long dead. The idea of "privacy" has undergone significant changes in the digital age, as has the idea of privacy "harm." Fearful of British spying, influence and intervention, the Founding Fathers granted citizens significant protections in the Constitution. Now, the tables have turned: Concerns about what some see as a U.S. "dragnet" and unwarranted privacy intrusions have compelled other countries to revamp their own privacy protections.
The discussion group by America's largest discussion program on world affairs administered and produced by the Foreign Policy Association, meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month.
The annual series features a DVD on each topic, followed by a moderated discussion among the participants. Participants are asked to review the relevant chapter of the Great Decisions briefing book, which is available to check out. Registration is not required.
The Foreign Policy Association is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to broadening public involvement with the most important foreign policy issues facing the United States. Each year, thousands take part in the Great Decisions discussion groups around the country to increase their awareness and understanding of U.S. foreign policy concerns.
For more information, call (630) 584-0076 or visit www.st-charles.lib.il.us.