Paper B1-Privacy-Related Matrix (12%)
This assignment gives you an opportunity to analyze a key
IT-related organizational ethical privacy issue subject to
relevant laws, regulations, and policies. Both of the following sites provide
sources and an excellent backdrop for issues relating to privacy protection and
the law.
See EPIC Report – at: http://epic.org/reports/ See
List on left: HOT POLICY ISSUES
and/or: https://www.eff.org/issues/privacy
[see list at right on this page]
This includes sub-topics discussing information privacy,
privacy laws, applications and court rulings (case law is usually an extension
of the basic law based on the facts from specific cases and real-world court
decisions), and key privacy and anonymity issues. While the sites provide many
interesting topics, be sure to focus on our class IT topics.
1. Use the template below and
the list of suggested workforce privacy topics from one of the sites
above to produce a matrix to map a key organizational ethical issue and
how this issue is affected by laws, regulations, and policies.
Use the list of normative ethics below to help you complete
the matrix. Choose any three (only three) of the following list of twelve (12)
principles of normative ethics described below.
- Prepare the Ethical Dilemma matrix and include the following explanation—double-space your narrative—below the matrix:
a. Why I chose the
dilemma;
b. Why I chose the three
principles; and
c. An analysis of the
research used to identify the actions in the matrix.
The completed matrix allows you to weigh the different
issues involved and assign a rank as to the importance of the actions based on
the effect on the stakeholders.
- Submit the matrix for grading in your Assignments Folder.
- Indicate appropriate APA reference citations for all sources. In addition to critical thinking and analysis skills, your assignment should reflect appropriate grammar and spelling, good organization, and proper business-writing style.
This assignment is directly related to Paper-B2 below. The
issue identified in this assignment will be used in B 2 Assignment. Make
sure you read the B2 assignment below so that you understand the relationship
prior to starting B1.
Normative Ethics List
Autonomy: the duty to maximize the individual’s right
to make his or her own decisions.
Beneficence: the duty to do good both individually
and for all.
Confidentiality: the duty to respect privacy of
information and action.
Equality: the duty to view all people as moral
equals.
Finality: the duty to take action that may override
the demands of law, religion, and social customs.
Justice: the duty to treat all fairly, distributing
the risks and benefits equally.
Non-maleficence: the duty to cause no harm, both individually and for
all.
Understanding/Tolerance: the duty to understand and to accept other view
points if reason dictates doing so is warranted.
Publicity: the duty to take actions based on ethical
standards that must be known and recognized by all who are involved.
Respect for persons: the duty to honor others, their
rights, and their responsibilities. Showing respect others implies that we do
not treat them as a mere means to our end.
Universality: the duty to take actions that hold for
everyone, regardless of time, place, or people involved. This concept is
similar to the Categorical Imperative.
Veracity: the duty to tell the truth.
Ethical Dilemma Matrix:
Ethical dilemma:
|
Stakeholders
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
2
|
|
|
|
3
|
|
|
|
4
|
|
|
|
Step
1: Identify the ethical dilemma based on one of the broad categories identified.
An example (following here) might be to falsify your personal profile in a
social networking site.
Step 2: Identify the stakeholders involved. You, someone who
reads your personal profile in a social network site, potential employers,
etc. Be sure that each stakeholder category is unique and not similar to
another category you use.
Step 3: Choose any three of the principles that might
apply such as autonomy, publicity, and veracity.
Step 4: identify how the dilemma affect each stakeholder
based on the principles you identified. Put this statement in the matrix next
to the stakeholder.
See example, next page-
For example:
Ethical dilemma: falsifying your profile on
a social networking site
|
Stakeholders
|
Autonomy
|
Publicity
|
Veracity
|
1: You
|
You have the duty to maximize the right to make your own
decisions.
|
You have the duty to take actions based on ethical
standards that must be known and recognized by all who are involved.
|
You have the duty to tell the truth
|
2:Other users of the networking site
|
They have the duty to make their own decisions
|
They make these decisions based on ethical standards that
should be recognized by the person falsifying their profile
|
They assume that the person falsifying the profile has the
duty to tell the truth.
|
3: The social networking site
|
The autonomy of the site is limited by law (Goldman, 2007)
|
Users of social networking sites are content publishers,
as such the site must take actions based on legal and ethical standards and
must notify users of these standards so they are known by all.
|
As providers of content the site must conform to the laws
regarding truth or be held responsible for legal issues as defamation (making
harmful false statements about someone else) or copyright infringement.
(Goldman, 2007)
|
4
|
|
|
|
Goldman, E. (May, 2007). Social Networking Sites and the
Law. Retrieved from http://www.ericgoldman.org/Resources/socialnetworkingsitesandthelaw.pdf
Rubric Name: Paper B1
|
Criteria
Level
1
Level
2
Level
3
Ethical
Issue
2 points
The issue selected was clearly stated
and narrowed down to a specific concern.
1
point
The issue selected was broad or general
and not narrowed to a specific issue.
0.5
points
The issue selected was too broad, covering
sub-issues, and not one issue covered in detail.
Stakeholders
1
point
Comprehensive coverage of all stakeholders was
presented.
0.5
points
Only some of the stakeholders were identified.
0.2
points
None of the stakeholders were identified.
Principles
1
point
The principles identified carried a logical
association with the selected issue.
0.5
points
The principles identified carried an ambiguous
association with the selected issue.
0.2
points
The principles identified had no relation with the
selected issue.
Effects
of Issue
2
points
The analysis demonstrated critical thinking
and provided logical support for potential conclusions.
1
point
The analysis showed some logical thought in
considering the conclusion
0.5
points
The analysis did not demonstrate critical thinking
and provide logical support for potential conclusions
Matrix
Explanation
2
points
All three points were addressed in an excellent
fashion.
1
point
All three points were addressed in a satisfactory
fashion.
0.5
points
All of the three points were not addressed.
Matrix
Construction
1
point
Matrix was constructed according to
specifications.
0.5
points
Matrix was constructed somewhat according to specifications
0.2
points
Matrix did not follow specifications.
Outside
Sources
2
points
More
than two outside references are provided: The references are current.
1
point
Only
two outside references are provided.
0.5
points
No
outside references were provided
Mechanics
1
point
Grammar,
personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation correctly
applied.
0.5
points
Few
grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, or punctuation errors
exist.
0.2
points
Numerous
grammar, personal pronouns, contractions, spelling, and punctuation
correctly applied. Underline errors in MS Word not correct.
Overall
Score
Level
1
12 or more
|
"Looking for a Similar Assignment? Order now and Get 10% Discount! Use Code "GET10" in your order"
