Kaplan IT590 unit 3 and 4 assignments

Assignment 3

Outcomes addressed in this activity:

Assignment Instructions:

1. The Code of Fair Information Practices (http://www.ftc.gov/reports/privacy-online-fair-information-practices-electronic-marketplace-federal-trade-commission) applies only to government databases. Consider the concept of consumer privacy and data protection. There is a potential conflict of interest between the consumers who want to protect their data, and the businesses who want to use consumers’ data for profit – whether by selling that information, or using it to direct advertising activities. Explain the Fair Information Practices Act. Compare and contrast the Code of Fair Information Practices with the private sector’s use of information. Is the private sector better at self-policing than the government, or should the government’s rules be extended to include private databases?

2. The sharing of information has become almost commonplace in today’s society from texting to Twitter, people are sharing their thoughts and whereabouts thousands of times a day. Many organizations are taking interest in this information to help them carry out their directives. Employees have been fired (or not hired) as a result of Tweets and Facebook® posts, prosecutors and police are tracking down criminals using social media, and criminals have been put behind bars based on their texts and cell phone location records. Despite this, many people still believe that they have their privacy. What are your rights with regards to the information that you post or text? Does your level of privacy increase depending on your network/cell phone provider? The social media site that you are using? Explain.

3. Many of the laws that are on the books were written long before the Internet and therefore do not contemplate issues created by today’s networking. Research legislation related to technology that has been proposed or passed within the last five years. Describe the legislation. Indicate whether it passed, or if it is still in consideration. Then, explain the benefits and drawbacks of the legislation you chose.

Assignment Requirements:

Answer the Assignment questions in a Microsoft Word. Word Count 1,200–1,500. Minimum 3 ½ pages12 pt. Serif type, double-spaced. Follow APA style guide including cover sheet, in text citations, and at least four references. When completing your Assignments, take a clear stand on whether a particular action or decision is right or wrong and then defend your position through the use of one or more of the practical ethical theories described in the book.

Save the file as Assignment3_yourlastname.doc and submit to the Dropbox.

For instructions on how to submit your Assignment to the Dropbox, click on the Academic Tools tab above.

Written Assignment Requirements

Answers contain sufficient information to adequately answer the questions and contain no spelling, grammar, or APA errors. Points deducted from grade for each writing, spelling. or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion.

Please be sure to download the file “Writing Center Resources”

Review the grading rubric below before beginning this activity. Printable rubrics are available in Doc Sharing.

Assignment 3 grading rubric = 50 points

Assignment Requirements	Points Possible	Points Earned by Student
1. Student explains the Fair Information Practices Act.	0-6
Student compares and contrasts the government legislation with private policing.	0-8
Student discusses whether government rules should extend to private databases.	0-8
2. Student explains an individual’s rights to their posted data.	0-6
Student compares privacy rights as it relates to different ISPs and cell phone service providers.	0-10
3. Student identifies one legislative proposal that has been proposed or enacted.	0-6
Student compares benefits and drawbacks of chosen legislation.	0-6
Total (Sum of all points)
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or APA errors.
Adjusted total points

ote: there are two assignments this week, Assignment 4 and the Journal Assignment. Click on the Learning Journal icon below for instructions.

Assignment 4

Assignment Instructions:

1. You are working as a designer for a university that offers a program in Computer Science. One of the tracts is computer security. One of your colleagues has recommended adding a course addressing network security. In this course, students learn about the history of networks and study network attacks that have caused significant damage to the network that was the subject of the attack. During the second term of this two semester course, the students are taught how to hack into a system, how to create malware (including Trojan horses, viruses, and worms), and how to perpetrate a DOS attack. Choose one or more of the ethical theories discussed in Chapter 2 and combine that with research to determine whether this course should be taught. Be sure to discuss both sides of the issue before taking a specific side. Would it make a difference if this was a graduate or PhD level course instead of an undergraduate level course? Explain.

2. In May, 2012, Nevada became the first state to grant a license to a self-driven car. The Google Computer Driven Car has driven over 175,000 miles, albeit with a human driver behind the wheel in case something goes wrong. There are numerous cars that have the ability to park, to alert the driver in the event that the car leaves its lane, and cars that alert the driver to objects in its path and take appropriate corrective action. Consider a society in which computers control automobiles, eliminating human error. What are some of the ethical issues that must be considered in introducing cars like this to mainstream society and widespread use?

Assignment Requirements:

Answer the Assignment questions in a Microsoft Word file. Word Count 1,200–1,500. Minimum 3 ½ pages 12 pt. Serif type, double-spaced. Follow APA style guide including cover sheet, in text citations, and at least four references. When completing your Assignments, take a clear stand on whether a particular action or decision is right or wrong and then defend your position through the use of one or more of the practical ethical theories described in the book.

Save the file as Assignment4_yourlastname.doc and submit to the Dropbox.

For instructions on how to submit your Assignment to the Dropbox, click on the Academic Tools tab above.

Written Assignment Requirements

Answers contain sufficient information to adequately answer the questions and contain no spelling, grammar, or APA errors. Points deducted from grade for each writing, spelling or grammar error are at your instructor’s discretion.

Please be sure to download the file “Writing Center Resources”

Review the grading rubric below before beginning this activity. Printable rubrics are available in Doc Sharing.

Assignment 4 grading rubric = 50 points