Assignment 3 (Groups of 2)
Title: Ethical Decision Making
Requirements:
1. Identify the problem statement.
2. Identify the stakeholders involved.
3. Present ethical alternatives and their potential impact on stakeholders.
4. Evaluate the alternatives based on ethical principles.
5. Present a decision that aligns with ethical standards.
Deliverables:
A video storytelling the cases, each case apart in a video, and covering the above requirements,
the video should be creative, might contain animations, captions, acting, …You can ask any of
your colleagues/friends/family to act with you if you wish. In addition for one of the cases (1 of
the 2 chosen) make a press release headline and an interesting press release.
Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity of problem statement.
Identification and consideration of relevant stakeholders.
Presentation of well-reasoned ethical alternatives.
Evaluation of alternatives based on ethical principles.
Clear and ethical decision.
YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE TWO CASES OUT OF THE FOLLOWING CASES
Assignment 1: Ethical Dilemma in Cybersecurity
Case Description: You work for a cybersecurity firm and discover a major vulnerability in a
popular software used by millions. The software company is unaware of the issue. You must decide
whether to disclose it immediately or wait until you have a solution.
Assignment 2: Data Privacy and Internet of Things (IoT)
Case Description: You are a software engineer for a company that develops IoT devices. You
discover that the devices are collecting and sharing more user data than disclosed. You must decide
how to handle this breach.
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Assignment 3: Biometric Data Collection
Case Description: Your organization is developing a biometric data collection system for a
government agency. You have concerns about the privacy implications of collecting sensitive
biometric information. You must decide whether to voice your concerns.
Assignment 4: Ethical Hacking and Responsible Disclosure
Case Description: You are an ethical hacker who has discovered a critical security vulnerability
in a major corporation's systems. You must decide how to disclose the vulnerability and to whom.
Assignment 5: Artificial Intelligence and Discrimination
Case Description: You are a data scientist working on an AI project. You discover that the AI
system is exhibiting biased behavior that could discriminate against certain groups. You must
decide how to address this ethical issue.
Assignment 6: Social Media Privacy
Case Description: You are a software engineer at a social media company. You discover that user
data is being shared with third-party advertisers without explicit consent. You must decide how to
handle this ethical dilemma.
Assignment 7: Ethical Implications of Autonomous Vehicles
Case Description: You work for a company developing autonomous vehicles. You encounter
ethical dilemmas regarding the programming of vehicle behavior in life-threatening situations.
You must decide how to address these concerns.
Assignment 8: Cybersecurity in Healthcare
Case Description: You are an IT specialist in a healthcare organization. You discover
vulnerabilities in the network that could compromise patient data. You must decide how to address
these security issues.
Assignment 9: Ethical Considerations in Data Breach Notification
Case Description: Your company experienced a data breach, but the extent of the breach is
unclear. You must decide how to handle the breach notification to affected parties.
Assignment 10: Ethical Use of Personal Data in Advertising
Case Description: You are a data analyst working for an advertising company. You discover that
the company is using personal data without consent. You must decide how to address this ethical
concern.
Assignment 11: IoT Security and Consumer Safety
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Case Description: You work for a company that produces smart home devices. You discover
security vulnerabilities that could compromise consumer safety. You must decide how to address
these issues.
Assignment 12: Ethical AI in Medical Diagnosis
Case Description: You are a developer working on AI for medical diagnosis. You discover that
the AI has potential biases that could lead to misdiagnosis. You must decide how to address this
ethical concern.
Assignment 13: Ethical Implications of Facial Recognition Technology
Case Description: You work for a tech company that develops facial recognition software. You
discover potential misuse of the technology for surveillance and privacy invasion. You must decide
how to address this ethical concern.
Assignment 14: Social Media and Mental Health
Case Description: You are a content moderator at a social media platform. You notice that the
platform's content negatively impacts users' mental health. You must decide how to handle this
ethical dilemma.
Assignment 15: Data Mining for Political Targeting
Case Description: You work for a data analytics company hired by a political campaign. You
discover that the campaign is using data mining for micro-targeting political ads. You must decide
how to address this ethical issue.
Assignment 16: Privacy in Telemedicine
Case Description: You work for a telemedicine platform, and you are concerned about the privacy
and security of patient data during virtual consultations. You must decide how to ensure patient
privacy while providing telemedicine services.
Assignment 17: Ethical Dilemma in Autonomous Drones
Case Description: You work for a company developing autonomous drones. You discover that
the drones are being used for surveillance without proper consent. You must decide how to address
this ethical dilemma.
