Sample Worksheet - Privacy and Spams

Facts:

Databases involved:
Government organizations involved:

Misuse of databases:

1. What professional ethical issues are presented in this article?
2. As a computer professional what could you do to lessen the privacy problems presented in this article? What could a private citizen do?

1. What use of public records IS allowed in Virginia? What is not?
2. A recent law in Maryland has changed how the MVA manages its databases. Explain this change in management.
3. Explain Bronti Kelly’s database problem.
4. What does the FEC do to help in its investigation of misuse of its database by fundraisers?

1. What professional ethical issues are presented in this article?
2. As a computer professional what could you do to lessen the privacy problems presented in these articles? What could a private citizen do?

List and briefly summarize the 10 Fair Information Principles given by Ms. Givens.

1. Which of these Principles are of special concern to computer professionals?
2. For each Principle listed above, indicate how a computer professional would be involved in supporting the Principle.