In which situation can using BCC (blind carbon copy) be ethically inappropriate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Secretly adding an unrelated person in BCC to monitor a private dispute
BCC can protect privacy when recipients should not see one another’s addresses, as with a large mailing list. However, secretly copying an unrelated person to monitor a private dispute can violate expectations of confidentiality, damage trust, and serve no legitimate communication need. Consent and a clear purpose make other uses more defensible.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Secretly adding an unrelated person in BCC to monitor a private dispute
Why is this the correct answer?
BCC can protect privacy when recipients should not see one another’s addresses, as with a large mailing list. However, secretly copying an unrelated person to monitor a private dispute can violate expectations of confidentiality, damage trust, and serve no legitimate communication need. Consent and a clear purpose make other uses more defensible.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
