6.8 Ethical Use of Information

Question 1

The Privacy Act

Answer 1

Regulates government agencies

Question 2

PIPEDA

Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act

Answer 2

Governs the collection + use of personal information by organizations
- the right to know what info a company collects and how it is used and protected

Question 3

CASL

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation

Answer 3

Applies to all commercial electronic messages (CEMs) that are sent to recipients who are residents of Canada/computers in Canada
- need consent before sending

Question 4

GDPR

General Data Protection Regulation

Answer 4

Applies to all companies processing personal data of EU residents regardless of whether they have a physical presence in the EU or not
- includes the right to be”forgotten”; erase personal data

Question 5

Info Systems Integrity

Answer 5

1. accuracy + completeness of data

2. Proper use of data for its stated purpose

Question 6

Making Ethics Effective

Answer 6

Buy-in:

willing acceptance and commitment of managers and employees; accept, internalize, act upon the ethics

Question 7

(5) Issues to address when Establishing Ethical Polices

Answer 7

1. Information rights & obligations
2. Property Rights (IP)
3. Accountability & Control
4. System Quality Expectations
5. Quality of Life