privacy mis flashcards

Question 1

What is the definition of ethics?

Answer 1

Principles of right and wrong used to guide behavior.

Question 2

What is the key point about ethics?

Answer 2

Ethics are subjective and can vary between groups (e.g., child labor).

Question 3

What is the Utilitarian Approach to ethics?

Answer 3

Ethical action does the most good or least harm.

Question 4

What is the Rights Approach to ethics?

Answer 4

Protects and respects the rights of affected parties.

Question 5

What is the Fairness Approach to ethics?

Answer 5

Treats all humans equally, or fairly if unequal treatment is necessary.

Question 6

What is the Common Good Approach to ethics?

Answer 6

Emphasizes respect and compassion for others.

Question 7

What is the Deontology Approach to ethics?

Answer 7

Actions are right or wrong based on rules, not consequences.

Question 8

What are the five steps in ethical decision-making?

Answer 8

Recognize the issue, get the facts, evaluate alternatives, make a decision, reflect on the outcome.

Question 9

What is a Code of Ethics?

Answer 9

A document where organizations define ethical behavior.

Question 10

What is the difference between accountability and liability?

Answer 10

Accountability means being answerable for actions; liability allows legal recovery for damages.

Question 11

Give an example of an ethical and legal action.

Answer 11

Following data privacy laws and going beyond (e.g., Apple).

Question 12

Give an example of an unethical but legal action.

Answer 12

Selling user data without consent (e.g., Facebook).

Question 13

What are the four ethical concerns in IT?

Answer 13

Privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility issues.

Question 14

What is the definition of privacy?

Answer 14

The right to be left alone, free from unreasonable intrusions.

Question 15

What is information privacy?

Answer 15

The right to control how personal information is collected and shared.

Question 16

What are two rules about privacy?

Answer 16

Privacy is not absolute and must balance with societal needs; public’s right to know can supersede individual privacy.

Question 17

What are two major privacy concerns in IT?

Answer 17

Electronic surveillance and personal information in databases.

Question 18

What is the opt-out model of privacy?

Answer 18

Users are automatically included unless they opt out.

Question 19

What is the opt-in model of privacy?

Answer 19

Users must actively choose to participate.

Question 20

What are the international privacy standards in Europe?

Answer 20

Strong privacy laws, e.g., GDPR.

Question 21

What are the benefits of privacy policies?

Answer 21

Protect brand image, enhance trust, meet legal requirements, reduce administrative costs.

Question 22

Exam Question: Explain the five ethical frameworks and how they influence decision-making.

Answer 22

Utilitarian, Rights, Fairness, Common Good, Deontology approaches guide ethical behavior.

Question 23

Exam Question: Differentiate between ethical, unethical, legal, and illegal actions with examples.

Answer 23

Ethical & legal: Apple privacy policies. Unethical & legal: Facebook data practices.

Question 24

Exam Question: Describe how privacy issues can arise in IT.

Answer 24

Through electronic surveillance, database breaches, or unclear data ownership.

Question 25

Exam Question: What are the differences between opt-in and opt-out privacy policies?

Answer 25

Opt-in requires user consent; opt-out includes users by default unless they opt out.