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Core: Project Management
Quick questions on Social and ethical issues in HSC Information Processes and Technology project management
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What is privacy?Show answer
Privacy is the right of individuals to control information about themselves. A responsible team collects only the data the system genuinely needs, tells people why it is being collected, and limits who can see it. In Australia the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles set legal expectations: personal information should be collected fairly, kept accurate, secured, and not used for unrelated purposes. Design choices that protect privacy include consent on web forms, access controls, and not storing sensitive fields you do not need.
What is security of data?Show answer
Security is protecting data and the system against loss, damage, theft and unauthorised access. The team builds in user accounts and passwords, encryption of stored and transmitted data, audit logs, firewalls, and a backup and recovery plan. Security and privacy are linked: you cannot keep data private if you cannot keep it secure. A weak login, an unencrypted database, or no backup are all design failures.
What is the digital divide?Show answer
The digital divide is the gap between those who have ready access to technology and the skills to use it, and those who do not. A system delivered only online can exclude users without reliable internet, older users, or users with disabilities. Designing for accessibility, offering alternatives, and considering cost of access are ethical responses to the divide.
What are legal responsibilities?Show answer
Beyond privacy law, the team must respect copyright and intellectual property when using images, code and data, and must consider the legal status of records the system creates. Acting legally is the floor; acting ethically often asks for more than the law requires.
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