DATA PRIVACY AND ETHICS

Course Description

This course explores the many ethical dilemmas that arise in the contemporary practice of data science and creates a framework for comprehending these concerns. The impact of unethical behavior and how data are used ethically in society will be covered. The Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) data principles are described. By the end of the course, students will be able to recognize and carefully differentiate between problems unique to data science and those that arise as a result of using other related computational methods of analysis, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. They will also be able to distinguish between ethical misconduct unique to data science methods and those that may result from the contexts in which these methods are used.

DATA PRIVACY AND ETHICS

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Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Loukides, M., Mason, H., & Patil, D. J. (2018). Ethics and data science. " O'Reilly Media, Inc.".
2. 02 Payton, T., & Claypoole, T. (2023). Privacy in the age of Big data: Recognizing threats, defending your rights, and protecting your family. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
3. 03 Slussareff, M. (2022). O'Neil, Cathy. 2016. Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy. Crown.
4. 04 Kearns, M., & Roth, A. (2019). The ethical algorithm: The science of socially aware algorithm design. Oxford University Press.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain fundamental ethical concepts, principles, and frameworks relevant to computing, data science, and emerging technologies. SOLO 2
2. L02 Apply ethical frameworks and professional codes to ethical dilemmas in computing and data-related practices. SOLO 3
3. L03 Analyze ethical issues related to artificial intelligence, big data, predictive analytics, social media, virtual/augmented reality, and generative AI. SOLO 3
4. L04 Evaluate the ethical implications of data collection, processing, sharing, and use with respect to privacy, fairness, transparency, consent, and accountability. SOLO 4
5. L05 Assess the ethical and legal responsibilities associated with intellectual property, software risks, professional practice, and data protection. SOLO 4
6. L06 Design ethically responsible approaches to data and technology use that incorporate privacy protection, bias mitigation, security, and principles such as FAIR data. SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of key concepts across the breadth of effective application and use of MIS and innovative information technologies in organizations.
2. P02 Demonstrate autonomy and responsibility in managing MIS projects and improving organizational processes
3. P03 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of appropriate enterprise frameworks, theories from the MIS to research and assess contemporary issues in the field and related allied fields and disciplines
4. P04 Apply MIS knowledge to facilitate the acquisition, development, deployment, and management of information systems
5. P05 Apply MIS knowledge to the exploitation of opportunities created by information technology innovations ensuring the alignment between MIS strategy and organizational strategy
6. P06 Demonstrate ethical reasoning in relation to crucial MIS issues such as privacy, information security, and ethical use of information
7. P07 Apply appropriate technologies and techniques to the collection and analysis of organizational and environmental data to facilitate evidence-based decision-making
8. P08 Analyse organizational data to accurately identify organizational problems and propose solutions using MIS
9. P09 Apply effective communication skills consistent with the professional environment
10. P10 Apply effective collaboration skills consistent with the professional environment

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