D333 Ethics in Technology - Set 5 - Part 1

Correct Answer: Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

CIPA requires schools and libraries receiving federal funding to install internet filters to protect minors from accessing harmful or inappropriate content online.

Correct Answer: Conflict of interest

Conflict of interest occurs when an IT worker’s personal interest conflicts with the interests of the company or client, leading to biased or unethical decision-making.

Correct Answer: To allow law enforcement to monitor electronic communications with proper authorization

CALEA mandates that telecommunications companies build in technical capabilities to allow law enforcement to intercept electronic communications when authorized by a court.

Correct Answer: Utilitarianism

Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory that evaluates actions based on their outcomes, focusing on maximizing overall happiness or benefit.

Correct Answer: User consent

Collecting data without obtaining user consent violates the principle that users must agree to how their personal information is collected and used.

Correct Answer: SANS

The SANS Institute provides training, certification, and research in the field of cybersecurity, helping professionals stay up-to-date on security best practices.

Correct Answer: Copyright

Copyright law protects original works of authorship, including software code, by giving the creator exclusive rights to use, modify, and distribute their work.

Correct Answer: Logic bomb

A logic bomb is a piece of malicious code programmed to execute a harmful action when triggered by a specific condition or event, such as a date.

Correct Answer: General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

GDPR enforces strict guidelines for the collection, use, and storage of personal data within the EU, and applies to companies that handle EU residents' data.

Correct Answer: Lack of transparency

Lack of transparency arises when organizations use customer data for purposes not disclosed to or agreed upon by the users, creating ethical and privacy concerns.

Correct Answer: Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires financial institutions to safeguard sensitive data, including implementing encryption to prevent unauthorized access to personal information.

Correct Answer: Deontology

Deontology emphasizes that actions are morally right if they follow established moral duties or rules, regardless of the outcomes or consequences of the action.

Correct Answer: To limit the ability of companies to send unsolicited commercial emails

The CAN-SPAM Act regulates the sending of unsolicited commercial emails, requiring senders to include opt-out mechanisms and accurate sender information.

Correct Answer: Breach of duty

Breach of duty occurs when an individual fails to fulfill their ethical obligations, such as asking someone to compromise ethical standards to meet a business goal.

Correct Answer: Increased security vulnerabilities

Remote access without two-factor authentication increases the risk of unauthorized access, as additional layers of security are needed to verify user identities.

Correct Answer: Intellectual property theft

Reverse engineering a competitor's software without permission can violate intellectual property laws, raising both ethical and legal concerns.

Correct Answer: Lack of transparency

Monitoring employees without their knowledge or consent violates transparency principles and can lead to mistrust, as individuals have the right to know how their communications are monitored.

Correct Answer: Trojan horse

A Trojan horse is a type of malware that masquerades as a legitimate application to trick users into granting access to their systems.

Correct Answer: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

HIPAA requires healthcare organizations to protect patient information, including using encryption to prevent unauthorized access to health records.

Correct Answer: Algorithmic bias

Algorithmic bias occurs when an AI system is trained on biased or unrepresentative data, resulting in unfair or discriminatory outcomes.