2. Mass Media: Privacy
LA Oral Presentation
Yv on ne Ang (2), Ch er yl Ch oo (5), Ch ua Hs ie h En (6),
Da ph ne Le ong (8), Ta sh a Wie (29)
3. Defining Mass Media
Encompasses a countless array of
institutions and individuals who differ in
purpose, scope, method, and cultural
context
All forms of information communicated
to large groups of people, from a
handmade sign to an international news
network.
No standard for how large the audience
needs to be
No constraints on the type of
information being presented.
4. Importance of Mass Media
Improve communication, erase physical
barriers, and expand our education.
Most pervasive and useful technological tools
available.
Communication; Research information; keeping up-to-
date
5. There’s no question that the benefits of
the Internet are plenty; but are we ever
sacrificing our right to privacy for
the sake of convenience?
7. Shaytards and Their
Privacy
Family: Shay Carl, Katilette,
Sontard (7 years old),
Princesstard (5 years old),
Babytard (3 years old),
Rocktard (DOB June 2010)
and Malachi.
Nicknames to protect
identities, real names slip out
once in awhile
671,763 subscribers Among
the top 25 most subscribers
on Youtube
8. Discussion Question
If making vlogs (video blogs) on youtube
could help you earn a living, would you
ignore the dangers of violation of
personal privacy and continue to do so?
10. What is WikiLeaks?
April 2010: WikiLeaks posted October 2010, the group
a video from a 2007 incident released a package of almost
in which Iraqi civilians and 400,000 documents called
journalists were killed by US the Iraq War Logs in
forces, on a website called coordination with major
Collateral Murder commercial media
organizations
July 2010: WikiLeaks
released Afghan War Diary, a November 2010: WikiLeaks
compilation of more than began releasing U.S. State
76,900 documents about the department diplomatic
War in Afghanistan not cables.
previously available for
public review
11. General Responses
Supporters: Criticism:
Exposing state and corporate Exposing classified
secrets, increasing information, harming
transparency, supporting national security, and
freedom of the press, and compromising international
enhancing democratic diplomacy, perceived lack of
discourse while challenging editorial discretion when
powerful institutions releasing thousands of
documents at once and
without sufficient analysis
12. Effect on Singapore
Three top officials from Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(MFA) were quoted giving disparaging remarks about the Najib
administration to U.S. officials
May affect US’s foreign policy and attitude towards Malaysia
Situation in Malaysia is “confused and dangerous”
Possibility of racial conflict” that could see ethnic Chinese “flee
Malaysia and overwhelm Singapore”.
“Lack of competent leadership is a real problem for Malaysia” and
cited the need for Najib to “prevail politically” in order to avoid
prosecution in the sensational murder case of Mongolian model
Altantuya Shaariibuu
13. Effect on Singapore
Reveals how low an opinion Singapore officials had of
Malaysian leaders
May trigger another round of renewed hostilities
The Malaysian Insider warning that the “Singapore
officials” jibe risks warning ties with Malaysia.
News was not carried by the state media of both
countries. Neither were there any comments from MFA
or Foreign Minister George Yeo.
14. Discussion Question
Does WikiLeaks help to Increase the
transparency of a country’s Government
or does it Intrude the privacy of the State
and Government Officials?
