Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply the Data Ethics Canvas. Case Study Background: A local transportation agency (LTA) is tasked with modernizing its public transportation system, including buses, trams, and trains. They have recently started collecting data from various sources, such as ticketing systems, GPS, and user feedback. The agency […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to use the AIEIA framework. Case Study Background: An auto manufacturer is developing a self-driving car that uses AI to control the vehicle’s movements, navigate traffic, and make safety-related decisions. The company wants to ensure the AI system is ethical and responsible, so it applies the […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply FIPPs. Case Study Background: FoodBevCo is a food and beverage company that collects and processes customer data for personalized marketing and product recommendations. They have recently faced public scrutiny for their data handling practices and want to ensure they follow the Fair Information Practice […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles. Case Study Background: Let’s consider a medium-sized retail company, “RetailPro,” selling a wide range of products in physical stores and online. They collect customers’ personal data for various purposes, such as order processing, marketing, and customer support. […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply HIPAA principles. Case Study Background: An urgent care center, UrgentCare+, is handling an increased number of patients due to a seasonal flu outbreak. The staff is overwhelmed, and there are concerns about maintaining patient privacy and adhering to HIPAA regulations. Section 1: Notice of […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) principles. Case Study Background: An education technology company, EduTech Inc., has developed a new Learning Management System (LMS) for universities. The LMS streamlines course management, assignment submissions, and communication between students and faculty. EduTech Inc. is […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply data stewardship best practices. Case Study Background: TechCo is a rapidly growing technology company that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for businesses. They are currently in the process of expanding their product offerings and entering new markets. As the company grows, it is […]
Let’s walk through a case study to illustrate how to apply data ethics best practices. Background: A healthcare organization is using patient data to develop a machine-learning model for predicting diabetes. The aim is to identify high-risk patients and provide them with preventive care to avoid complications. The organization has access to electronic health records, […]
Algorithmic bias occurs when an algorithm, or a set of rules used by a computer to make decisions, produces unfair or prejudiced results. Here are a few real-world examples: Gender Bias in Resume Screening: In 2018, Amazon scrapped a hiring tool that favored male candidates over female ones. The algorithm learned this bias from historical […]
Bias in decision-making refers to the presence of systematic errors in our judgments, which can lead to unfair or inaccurate outcomes. It often stems from our cognitive shortcuts, beliefs, or prejudices and can have significant consequences in various fields, including business. Data ethics is a set of principles and guidelines that govern the responsible use […]
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