WGU d333 terms

Ethical Theories and Concepts

  • Utilitarianism: Focuses on maximizing overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.

  • Consequentialism: Judges actions based solely on their outcomes.

  • Virtue Ethics: Emphasizes an individual's character as central to ethical thinking.

  • Deontology: Bases morality on whether actions adhere to rules, not consequences.

  • Kantian Ethics: Morality is determined by duty and respect for autonomy.

Privacy and Data Protection

  • GDPR: EU law that strengthens data protection for individuals.

  • Wiretap Act: Prohibits interception of communications without consent.

  • FISA: Governs surveillance for foreign intelligence purposes.

Information Security

  • CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are key principles.

  • Advanced Persistent Threat (APT): Long-term cyberattack aimed at data theft.

  • BYOD Policy: Allows employees to use personal devices for work, increasing productivity but posing security risks.

Software Development and Quality

  • Waterfall Model: Sequential development process where each stage depends on the previous one.

  • Agile Development: Iterative approach allowing flexibility in requirements.

  • Quality Assurance (QA): Ensures reliable product operation at each development stage.

Intellectual Property

  • Patents: Protect inventions; utility patents cover new processes or improvements.

  • Copyrights: Protect original works like art and software from unauthorized use.

  • Trademarks: Distinguish products through logos or phrases.

Social Media and Marketing

  • Social Media Marketing: Uses networks to promote products, focusing on brand awareness and driving website traffic.

  • Viral Marketing: Encourages message sharing for exponential exposure growth.

Healthcare IT

  • EMR vs. EHR: EMRs are limited to single organizations; EHRs provide comprehensive patient history across multiple providers.

  • Telemedicine: Offers remote medical care, reducing travel needs for patients.

Risk Management

  • Risk Elements: Include risk event, probability, and impact.

  • ALE Calculation: Annualized Loss Expectancy is calculated using ARO (Annualized Rate of Occurrence) and SLE (Single Loss Expectancy).

Green Computing

  • Focuses on environmentally responsible IT practices, including reducing hazardous materials and promoting recycling.

This document provides a foundational overview of key concepts in ethics in technology, helping you focus on essential topics for your studies.