information security part 2

data minimization

collect only the data necessary for operations and avoid excessive data retention

transparent privacy policies

clearly inform users about how their data will be collected, stored, and used

compliance with regulations

adhere to global privacy laws such as gdpr, ccpa, or local data protection rules

use anonymization techniques

strip personal identifiers from data sets to protect user identity

secure iot devices

require strong authentication for iot devices and ensure firmware updates are applied regularly

data ownership

who owns the data collected by is? ethical dilemmas arise when organizations claim ownership; ethical questions arise about who owns the data collected by information systems—the user or the organization.

bias in algorithms

automated systems may unintentionally discriminate against certain groups

intellectual property

protecting digital content while ensuring fair use is a challenge

transparency

ethical concerns arise when organizations fail to disclose how data is used; ethical dilemmas arise when organizations fail to disclose how their systems operate or how decisions are made.

digital divide

unequal access to information systems can widen social gaps, creating ethical concerns around fairness and inclusion

employee surveillance

monitoring employees via information systems raises questions about the balance between security and personal privacy

promote data ownership and control

llow users to access, modify, and delete their data easily. empower them with control over their personal information

eliminate algorithmic bias

audit algorithms for bias and adjust them to ensure fair and equitable outcomes

practice transparency

disclose how decisions are made by automated systems and ensure accountability

enforce ethical use of technology

establish guidelines to ensure is is not used for harmful or unethical purposes (e.g., surveillance or manipulation)

foster corporate responsibility

organizations should prioritize ethical considerations in their decision-making processes and engage in practices that benefit society