Chapter 5: Case Study

Question to Consider

1. Does sexting represent a form of expression that is protected by the First Amendment? 

if the particular sexting is legally "obscene," then the First Amendment does not protect it. The state and Federal laws that prohibit obscene materials would therefore apply. Today, however, obscenity prosecutions are extremely rare, partly because it is so hard to prove that sexual material is legally "obscene" under applicable "community standards."

2. What can be done to protect people from the dangers of sexting while still safeguarding our First Amendment rights? 

Sexting is serious business. In some states in the US child pornography charges (second degree felonies) have been brought against teenagers who have sexted nude images. Senders of sexts may be arrested, face charges and may have to register as sex offenders!

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

Questions to Consider

1. Visit the EFF Web site at www.eff.org and develop a list of its current “hot” issues. Research one EFF issue that interests you, and write a brief paper summarizing EFF's position. Discuss whether you support this position and why?

2. What reasons might a firm give for joining and supporting EFF?

for me , the reasons why a firm join and support EFF is because it is a donor funded nonprofit group of passionate people. from lawyers, volunteers ,technologies and visionaries who depend on your support to continue successfully defending digital rights.

3. The vice president of public affairs for your midsized telecommunications equipment company has suggested that the firm donate $10,000 in equipment and services to EFF and become a corporate sponsor. The CFO has asked if you, the CIO, support this action. What would you say?