Privacy And Ethics Flashcards

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Information that can be traced back to the individual - directly or indirectly through use of other information
-ex. Name, pictures, SSN, address, cell phone number, etc.

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Private information

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Informed consent and permission to collect and use identifying information

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Privacy

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Privacy vs. security

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Privacy is about informed consent and permission to collect and use identifying information, while security is about safekeeping of the collected data

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The right of individuals to be informed when their personal data is being collected and about how their data is or will be used

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Notice

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The ability of individuals to be informed of and oppose function creep whether within one firm or across firms who share information

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Choice

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The ability of individuals to control the terms and conditions under which their personal information is collected, managed, and utilized

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Information privacy

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The right of individuals to access their information

The right of individuals to correct any errors

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Access

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The responsibility of the firm to ensure private info safekeeping and to protect it from unauthorized access

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Security

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The responsibility of the organizations that collect and use private information to develop enforceable procedures to ensure that the above principles are upheld

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Enforcement

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Occurs when data collected for a stated or implied purpose (for which users gave consent) is reused for other unrelated objectives without the user consent
-pressure from competition contributes to this

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Function creep

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Principles on which judgements of “right or wrong” are based

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Morals

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Privacy

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Informed consent and permission to collect and use identifying information

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Access

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The right of individuals to access their information

The right of individuals to correct any errors

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Notice

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The right of individuals to be informed when their personal data is being collected and about how their data is or will be used

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Security

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The responsibility of the firm to ensure private info safekeeping and to protect it from unauthorized access

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Enforcement

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The responsibility of the organizations that collect and use private information to develop enforceable procedures to ensure that the above principles are upheld

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Information privacy

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The ability of individuals to control the terms and conditions under which their personal information is collected, managed, and utilized

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Function creep

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Occurs when data collected for a stated or implied purpose (for which users gave consent) is reused for other unrelated objectives without the user consent
-pressure from competition contributes to this

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Choice

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The ability of individuals to be informed of and oppose function creep whether within one firm or across firms who share information

20
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Two examples of function creeps

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Eckerd drugstore chain - sending unsolicited promotions based on past prescriptions
Google gmail - analyzing content

21
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Private information

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Information that can be traced back to the individual - directly or indirectly through use of other information
-ex. Name, pictures, SSN, address, cell phone number, etc.

22
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Principles of “right conduct”

Shared principles promoting “fairness” in social and business interactions

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Ethics

23
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Why is ethical behavior essential in business?

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Probability of being caught for and consequences for behavior found to be unethical have increased
Adhering to the ethical standards of the community one operates in helps:
-gain goodwill in that community, avoid legal difficulties for the organization and its employees, avoid unfavorable publicity, promote consistent operations, foster good business practices

24
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4 common ethical dilemmas

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Truth vs. loyalty
Individual vs. community
Short term vs. long term
Justice vs. mercy

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Ends-based thinking (utilitarian)

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“Maximize benefit for the most”

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Rule-based thinking (categorical imperative)

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Would you apply this rule to everyone?

27
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Care-based thinking (Golden Rule)

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“Do unto others…”

28
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Propagation of errors

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Difficult to correct once errors spread

Who is will be held accountable for the damage done by incorrectly gathered, entered, or analyzed information?

29
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“Propensity profiles”

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Combining information from different sources to predict behavior

  • targeted marketing
  • police can profile people for investigation who show no signs of having committed any crime
30
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Breach notification

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What obligations does an organization have to notify stakeholders that their data might have been revealed? Depend on anything?
Legal obligations (HIPAA)
31
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5 components of Ethisphere’s EQ score

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Ethics and compliance program
Corporate citizenship and responsibility
Culture of ethics
Governance
Leadership, innovation, and reputation
32
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Ethics and compliance program
Corporate citizenship and responsibility
Culture of ethics
Governance
Leadership, innovation, and reputation
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Components of ethisphere’s EQ score

33
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Structure, responsibility, and resources
Oversight and tone at the top
Written standards
Training and communication
Due care
Detection, monitoring and auditing
Enforcement and discipline
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Ethics and compliance program

34
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Environmental stewardship
Community involvement 
Corporate philanthropy
Workplace impact and well-being
Supply chain engagement and oversight
The quality and effectiveness of the initiatives are considered in addition to stated and measurable goals, accountability and transparency.
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Corporate citizenship and responsibility

35
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Efforts to establish an ethical tone from the top and middle
Frequency with which culture is evaluated
Methods and outcomes associated with measuring a this

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Culture of ethics

36
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Availability and quality of systems designed to ensure strong corporate governance including oversight, governance principles and risk management
These criteria are modified as needed and as appropriate when reviewing private companies, partnerships, educational institutes and non-profits.

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Governance

37
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Measures the legal compliance and ethical track record, along with the company’s ethical reputation in the marketplace with key stakeholders such as employees and customers
Awards and accolades are taken into account but specific examples of leadership locally, nationally, and globally are also examined

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Leadership, innovation, and reputation

38
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Morals

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Principles on which judgements of “right or wrong” are based

39
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Ethics

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Principles of “right conduct”

Shared principles promoting “fairness” in social and business interactions

40
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Ethics and compliance program

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Structure, responsibility, and resources
Oversight and tone at the top
Written standards
Training and communication
Due care
Detection, monitoring and auditing
Enforcement and discipline
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Corporate citizenship and responsibility

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Environmental stewardship
Community involvement 
Corporate philanthropy
Workplace impact and well-being
Supply chain engagement and oversight
The quality and effectiveness of the initiatives are considered in addition to stated and measurable goals, accountability and transparency.
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Leadership, innovation, and reputation

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Measures the legal compliance and ethical track record, along with the company’s ethical reputation in the marketplace with key stakeholders such as employees and customers
Awards and accolades are taken into account but specific examples of leadership locally, nationally, and globally are also examined

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Culture of ethics

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Efforts to establish an ethical tone from the top and middle
Frequency with which culture is evaluated
Methods and outcomes associated with measuring a this

44
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Governance

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Availability and quality of systems designed to ensure strong corporate governance including oversight, governance principles and risk management
Governance criteria are modified as needed and as appropriate when reviewing private companies, partnerships, educational institutes and non-profits.