CHAPTER 3 ITM

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Title XIII

Includes strong privacy provisions for electronic health records (EHRs), such as banning the sale of health information and mandating notification of individuals whose health information has been exposed.

anonymous expression

The expression of opinions by people who do not reveal their identity.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

States that any website catering to children must provide privacy policies and obtain parental consent before collecting data from children under 13.

Defamation

The act of making a false oral or written statement that harms another person's reputation.

Ethics

Principles and core values that an organization seeks to develop in its leaders and members.

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act

Allows consumers to obtain a free credit report annually from the three major credit reporting companies.

Fair Credit Reporting Act

Regulates the operations of credit-reporting agencies and how they handle credit information.

fair information practices

Guidelines governing the collection and use of personal data.

fake news

A false story presented as factual news.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Assigns rights to parents regarding their children's educational records.

First Amendment

Protects the rights of Americans to freedom of religion, expression, and peaceful assembly.

Fourth Amendment

Protects against illegal searches and seizures.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Data privacy requirements applicable across the EU and for organizations dealing with EU users.

hate speech

Malicious harassment directed at a specific individual.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Requires healthcare organizations to use standardized electronic transactions to digitize medical records.

high-quality software systems

Systems that are efficient, user-friendly, and operate safely with minimal downtime.

Internet censorship

Control or suppression of publishing or accessing information online.

Internet filter

Software to block access to certain inappropriate or offensive websites.

problem statement

A clear, concise description of an issue that needs addressing.

professional code of ethics

A set of principles and values defined by an organization for its leadership.

Right to Financial Privacy Act

Protects customers' financial records from unauthorized government scrutiny.

safety-critical system

A system whose failure could result in human injury or death.

Section 230 of the CDA

Provides immunity to ISPs for user-generated content unless they act as content providers.

software defect

Any error that may prevent a software system from meeting user needs or may introduce security vulnerabilities.