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What is one significant negative consequence of increased use of information systems on personal life?
What is one significant negative consequence of increased use of information systems on personal life?
- Improved physical fitness
- Reduced personal interaction (correct)
- Greater work-life balance
- Increased outdoor activities
Which condition is primarily associated with repetitive stress injuries from computer use?
Which condition is primarily associated with repetitive stress injuries from computer use?
- Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) (correct)
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Muscle atrophy
- Tennis elbow
What does technostress refer to in the context of information systems?
What does technostress refer to in the context of information systems?
- Stress from social interactions
- Mental health improvements from technology
- Stress caused by physical activity
- Aggravation and fatigue due to technology use (correct)
Which of the following health issues is linked to excessive screen use?
Which of the following health issues is linked to excessive screen use?
What aspect of work-life balance is negatively affected by the use of information systems?
What aspect of work-life balance is negatively affected by the use of information systems?
What is one of the moral dimensions of the information age?
What is one of the moral dimensions of the information age?
Which ethical principle states that one should take actions that achieve the higher or greater value?
Which ethical principle states that one should take actions that achieve the higher or greater value?
What technology trend has led to raising ethical concerns regarding privacy?
What technology trend has led to raising ethical concerns regarding privacy?
Which ethical principle suggests that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, it is not right to take at all?
Which ethical principle suggests that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, it is not right to take at all?
What ethical issue is associated with the tracking of individual cell phones?
What ethical issue is associated with the tracking of individual cell phones?
What does the concept of nonobvious relationship awareness (NORA) involve?
What does the concept of nonobvious relationship awareness (NORA) involve?
Which principle suggests that we assume almost all tangible and intangible objects are owned by someone?
Which principle suggests that we assume almost all tangible and intangible objects are owned by someone?
Which moral dimension addresses issues of control and accountability in information systems?
Which moral dimension addresses issues of control and accountability in information systems?
What is a significant risk associated with improperly disposing of documents?
What is a significant risk associated with improperly disposing of documents?
What ethical issue was raised by the senior academic's disclosure of student information?
What ethical issue was raised by the senior academic's disclosure of student information?
What economic impact does content piracy have in the U.S. according to the content provided?
What economic impact does content piracy have in the U.S. according to the content provided?
Which method is mentioned as a potential solution to combat pirated content?
Which method is mentioned as a potential solution to combat pirated content?
What role do crawlers play in combatting content piracy as mentioned in the content?
What role do crawlers play in combatting content piracy as mentioned in the content?
What challenges do contemporary information systems pose regarding individual privacy?
What challenges do contemporary information systems pose regarding individual privacy?
What issue related to accountability is affected by information systems?
What issue related to accountability is affected by information systems?
What political issue can arise from the use of information systems?
What political issue can arise from the use of information systems?
Which of the following is a challenge to user privacy related to the Internet?
Which of the following is a challenge to user privacy related to the Internet?
What is the primary purpose of spyware?
What is the primary purpose of spyware?
Which of the following tools can help protect privacy while browsing the internet?
Which of the following tools can help protect privacy while browsing the internet?
Which of the following is NOT a form of intellectual property protection?
Which of the following is NOT a form of intellectual property protection?
What is a significant challenge posed by digital media compared to physical media?
What is a significant challenge posed by digital media compared to physical media?
How long does copyright protection last for an individual's intellectual property?
How long does copyright protection last for an individual's intellectual property?
Which of the following is NOT a technical solution for privacy challenges?
Which of the following is NOT a technical solution for privacy challenges?
What is the duration of patent protection on an invention?
What is the duration of patent protection on an invention?
What is the primary purpose of professional codes of conduct?
What is the primary purpose of professional codes of conduct?
Which statement best defines the concept of privacy in the context of information rights?
Which statement best defines the concept of privacy in the context of information rights?
What does the Data Protection Act require from organizations?
What does the Data Protection Act require from organizations?
What is a requirement of the European Directive on Data Protection?
What is a requirement of the European Directive on Data Protection?
What does the 'Right of access' entail under stricter enforcements being considered?
What does the 'Right of access' entail under stricter enforcements being considered?
Why should one think carefully before updating social media statuses?
Why should one think carefully before updating social media statuses?
What does the concept 'The Internet Doesn’t Forget' imply?
What does the concept 'The Internet Doesn’t Forget' imply?
What is the safe harbor framework used by U.S. businesses with EU personal data?
What is the safe harbor framework used by U.S. businesses with EU personal data?
Flashcards
Content Piracy
Content Piracy
The act of illegally copying and distributing copyrighted material, often for profit.
Combating Content Piracy
Combating Content Piracy
The use of technology to protect intellectual property and combat piracy. It involves methods like automated crawlers, search engine algorithms, and new products designed to compete with pirated content.
Ethics in Information Systems
Ethics in Information Systems
Ethical principles and standards that guide the responsible use and management of information systems. They address concerns about privacy, security, intellectual property, and fair use.
Information Privacy
Information Privacy
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Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights
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Tech and Privacy Challenges
Tech and Privacy Challenges
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Information Systems Governance
Information Systems Governance
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IT's Role in Content Piracy
IT's Role in Content Piracy
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Professional codes of conduct
Professional codes of conduct
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Ethical dilemmas
Ethical dilemmas
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Information rights
Information rights
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Data Protection Act
Data Protection Act
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European Directive on Data Protection
European Directive on Data Protection
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Social media posts and Data Protection
Social media posts and Data Protection
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The Internet Doesn't Forget!
The Internet Doesn't Forget!
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Moral Dimensions of the Information Age
Moral Dimensions of the Information Age
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Data Analysis Technique: Profiling
Data Analysis Technique: Profiling
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Data Analysis Technique: NORA
Data Analysis Technique: NORA
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Mobile Devices and Privacy
Mobile Devices and Privacy
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Golden Rule
Golden Rule
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Kant's Categorical Imperative
Kant's Categorical Imperative
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Descartes' Rule of Change
Descartes' Rule of Change
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Cookies
Cookies
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Super Cookies (Flash Cookies)
Super Cookies (Flash Cookies)
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Web Beacons (Web Bugs)
Web Beacons (Web Bugs)
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Spyware
Spyware
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
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Copyright
Copyright
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Patents
Patents
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Trade Secret
Trade Secret
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Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
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Negative Social Consequences of Information Systems
Negative Social Consequences of Information Systems
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Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI)
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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)
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Technostress
Technostress
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Study Notes
Ethics, Privacy & Social Issues
- One in three people admit to discarding documents containing personal information without shredding.
- A UK council left social worker records in a cabinet sold at auction.
- 62,000 Bank of Scotland mortgage details were put on a CD and mailed, but never arrived.
People Are Aware of Their Rights
- A Lancaster University academic received a warning for responding to a student's mother's complaint.
- The professor listed the student's modules, and contact time, etc.
- The student complained about the university releasing this information without consent.
Ethical, Social, & Political Issues
- Information systems raise ethical questions due to:
- Intense social change, impacting power structures and rights.
- Emergence of new criminal activity.
- Specific principles for ethical decision-making are needed.
- The use of technology in information systems presents challenges for privacy, intellectual property and overall quality of life.
- Laws establishing accountability, liability, and quality of life have been impacted by the systems.
Content Pirates Sail the Web
- Pirated content costs the US economy $58 billion annually (including lost jobs and taxes).
- Search engine algorithms can prevent the appearance of pirated content.
- Crawlers identify and alert users to pirated content.
- New products and services can compete with pirated content.
- NBC uses crawlers to block unauthorized content, slowing access and penalizing downloaders.
- This demonstrates IT's role in enabling and preventing piracy.
- IT enabled products are shown to help prevent the appeal of pirated content.
Ethical, Social & Political Issues (Expanded)
- Information systems raise new ethical concerns because of opportunities for profound social change, impacting existing power structures.
- New types of criminal activity can emerge.
- Information age moral dimensions include: information rights and obligations, property rights, accountability and control, quality of the system, and quality of life.
- Key technology trends raise ethical issues: increased computing power, data storage, and improved data analysis & networking.
- These trends lead to detailed dossiers on individuals and potential non-obvious connections between individuals.
Candidate Ethical Principles
- Golden Rule: Treat others how you want to be treated.
- Kant's Categorical Imperative: Actions are right only if they would be acceptable for everyone.
- Descartes' Rule of Change: If an action isn't reversible, it's not ethically permissible.
- Utilitarian principle: Choose the action that produces the greatest overall good.
- Risk Aversion principle: Choose the action with the least potential harm or risk.
- Ethical 'No Free Lunch' Rule: Virtually everything has an owner.
Challenges to Privacy and Intellectual Property
- Information on individuals being collected on-line without consent.
- Individuals claiming access to and control of personal information.
Principles to Guide Ethical Decisions
- Professional codes of conduct outline moral conduct standards of professionals, like ACM and related promises to uphold societal interest.
- Real-world ethical dilemmas arise when "right" and "wrong" aren't clearly defined. Organizations try to reduce their workforce using new systems
- Privacy: individuals claim a right to be left alone and control information about themselves.
- A Data Protection Act is meant to safeguard stored personal data, with guidelines for compliance, storage, and potential use.
- Companies must inform users how their information is being stored and used.
- EU member nations regulate data transfer, with US businesses working through frameworks like "safe harbor" agreements.
Social Networking
- Social media posts are legally bound by data protection legislation.
- Users should think before posting on social media, as the internet doesn't forget.
Challenges to Privacy & Intellectual Property (Internet)
- Cookies, supercookies, web beacons, and spyware
- Tracking user behavior, collecting data, and potentially transmitting unwanted ads.
Challenges to Privacy & Intellectual Property (Specific)
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Intellectual property rights, intangible assets created by individuals or corporations.
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Trade secrets, copyright, and patents protect intellectual property.
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Digital media poses challenges as it is easily copied, transmitted, and in some cases potentially 'stolen'.
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The Digital Millennium Copyright Act addresses these challenges.
Information Systems and Quality of Life
- Negative social consequences of systems: reduced personal interaction, boundary issues, reduced physical activity, dependency on systems, and impact on life.
- Health risks: Repetitive stress injuries (RSI), carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), computer vision syndrome (CVS), technostress.
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Explore the critical ethical, social, and political issues surrounding information systems and privacy. This quiz delves into real-world examples and scenarios highlighting the importance of ethical decision-making in an increasingly digital society.
