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ECS 188: Ethics

Privacy

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Administrative

Last time: finish up Black Mirror

This time: Privacy

Next time: Big data

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Milestone 2

Required reading summary due before class on Wednesday

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Privacy

We’ve been covering big data, advertising, communication, etc

  • There’s a argument to be made around being open about what you do if you’re not doing anything wrong
    • E.g., license plates on cars

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  • How will this data be used in the future?

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Think about genetic data and privacy

  • Is it ethical to use genetic data for health insurance? How about life insurance?
  • How can genetics companies use your data if you submit a sample? When is it ok and when is it not ok?
  • Can a potential employer deny employment because of a 60% chance that you’re genetically predisposed to reacting negatively with chemicals they use?

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