Chapter 3 Flashcards
Ethics
the principles of right and wrong that individuals use to make choices that guide their behaviour
Fundamentals of ethics
Responsibility
Accountability
Liability
Information Privacy (related to IT)
the right to determine when, and to what extent information about you can be gathered and/or communicated to others
Privacy
The right to be left alone and to be free of unreasonable personal instructions
- electronica surveillance
- personal information in Databases
Privacy Codes and Policies
An organizations guidelines for protecting the privacy of its customers, clients and employees
Methods of informed consent
Opt out - allows collection of personal information
opt in - consumer must approve collection and use of personal information
International Aspect of Privacy
approximately 50 countries have data-protection laws