Question 1

Ethics is a branch of philosophy that deals with what is considered to be right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is indeed a branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles and what is considered to be right and wrong behavior.

Question 2

The law basically does not support an employer's right to read electronic mail and other electronic documents.

Accepted Answer

Many jurisdictions allow employers to monitor or read employees' electronic mail and documents, especially if they are using the company's equipment and network, as long as there are legitimate business reasons and appropriate policies in place.

Question 3

When comparing data protection laws internationally, which laws are stricter?&#10;A) US laws&#10;B) EU laws&#10;C) US and EU laws are equally as strict.

Accepted Answer

EU laws, specifically the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), are known to be stricter than US laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The GDPR includes stronger requirements for obtaining consent, data subject rights, and data breach notifications, as well as higher fines for non-compliance.

Question 4

Ethical issues may be categorized into which of the following types?&#10;A) privacy&#10;B) accuracy&#10;C) property&#10;D) accessibility&#10;E) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Ethical issues can be categorized into different types such as privacy, accuracy, property, and accessibility. Therefore, the best choice is E, which includes all of the above.

Question 5

_______________ is the tenet of ethics that refers to determining who is responsible for actions that were taken.&#10;A) Liability&#10;B) Responsibility&#10;C) Accountability&#10;D) The code of ethics

Accepted Answer

Accountability is the tenet of ethics that refers to determining who is responsible for actions that were taken. It is a crucial aspect of ethical decision-making as individuals and organizations must be held accountable for their actions and decisions. Accountability ensures that individuals are taking responsibility for their actions, acknowledging any harm caused, and taking steps to rectify any negative consequences.

Question 6

Privacy regulations are basically the same from country to country around the world.

Accepted Answer

Privacy regulations vary significantly from country to country. Each country has its own set of laws and regulations regarding privacy protection. Some countries have much stricter privacy laws than others.

Question 7

Ethics deals strictly with legal interpretations of what is right and wrong.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is concerned with determining what is right and wrong based on moral principles and values, not just legal interpretations. While laws can be influenced by ethical considerations, they are not the sole determinant of ethical behavior.

Question 8

The relationship between ethics and legality can best be described in which of the following statements?&#10;A) If an act is unethical it is always illegal.&#10;B) An act can be unethical but still be legal.&#10;C) An ethical act is always legal.&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Ethics and legality are not always synonymous. Just because an act may be considered unethical does not necessarily mean it is illegal. It is possible for an act to be legal but still be seen as morally wrong or unethical. Conversely, an act may be considered ethical but still be illegal. Therefore, option B is the best description of the relationship between ethics and legality.

Question 9

Which type of privacy policy restricts an organization from collecting personal information until the customer specifically authorizes it?&#10;A) electronic surveillance&#10;B) opt-out model&#10;C) opt-in model&#10;D) profiling

Accepted Answer

The opt-in model of privacy policy requires an organization to obtain explicit consent from the customer before collecting their personal information. This is in contrast to the opt-out model, which assumes consent unless the customer takes action to opt-out, and is not related to electronic surveillance or profiling.

Question 10

The _________ approach to ethics maintains that an ethical action is the one that provides the most good or does the least harm:&#10;A) utilitarian approach&#10;B) rights approach&#10;C) fairness approach&#10;D) common good approach

Accepted Answer

The utilitarian approach to ethics focuses on maximizing overall happiness or well-being by choosing actions that provide the most good or do the least harm for the greatest number of people. This approach is based on the concept of consequentialism, which holds that the morality of an action depends on its outcomes or consequences.

Deck 3: Ethics and Privacy