If a student shares a private message on a public platform and later says that the information in the message was accurate, what is the correct evaluation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: The information may be accurate, but making it public without permission is a breach of privacy.
Accuracy and privacy are separate ethical issues. A private message may contain true information, but its intended audience and the sender’s consent still matter. Publishing it without permission can expose personal communication and violate trust. The fact that many people can see it, or that the sharer thinks it is useful, does not remove the need for appropriate consent.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
The information may be accurate, but making it public without permission is a breach of privacy.
Why is this the correct answer?
Accuracy and privacy are separate ethical issues. A private message may contain true information, but its intended audience and the sender’s consent still matter. Publishing it without permission can expose personal communication and violate trust. The fact that many people can see it, or that the sharer thinks it is useful, does not remove the need for appropriate consent.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
