The FBI vs Apple

The FBI and Apple had a dispute over the unlocking of terrorists’ cell phones in the San Bernadino attack. Apple argued that phones are encrypted to protect users' data and privacy. Summarize the key aspects of the dispute and select and argue one position (Apple or the FBI). 

1.      Overview of FBI v. Apple Dispute

a.       Who

b.      What

c.       When

d.      Where

e.       How

f.       Why

For the following, use either Apple or the FBI as your basis for argument:

2.      Legal

a.       Laws – what is the legal basis that Apple or the FBI uses to support their case (include 4th Amendment issues)

b.      Court Actions – identify legal briefs, suits filed in the case

3.      Ethical

a.       Explain the ethical issues involved from either Apple or the FBI standpoint

4.      Remediation

a.       How was the issue finally resolved

5.      Future

a.       What did Apple or the FBI do to address this issue for the future

Paper Instructions:

1.      Follow outline above

2.      Minimum 5 pages, excluding title page and references

3.      APA format (with in-text citations)

4.      Times New Roman 12 font with 1 inch margins

5.      Minimum 8 references (do not use Wikipedia)

6.      Do not use long quotes in the paper. Please summarize the information in your own words.

7.    The paper should have a title page and reference page. Neither of these count towards the five (5) full pages.

***the teacher will submit each paper to Turnitin.com for originality***