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Assessment 1 Information
| Subject Code: | DATA4300 |
| Subject Name: | Data Security and Ethics |
| Assessment Title: | The tension between compliance and innovation |
| Assessment Type: | Interactive Case Study and Video |
| Word Count: | 700 Words (+/-10%) (Case Study) 5-minute interview (Video) |
| Weighting: | 30%: 20% (Case Study), 10% (Video) |
| Total Marks: | 30 |
| Submission: | via Turnitin, Kaltura and in-class |
| Due Date: | Monday 10:00am (AEST) Week 6 (Case Study) In-class Week 6 (Video) |
Assessment Description
You are being considered for a job as a compliance expert by an organization and charged with
writing recommendations to its Board of Directors’ Data Ethics Committee to decide on:
A. Adopting new technology solution that addresses a business need, and
B. The opportunities and risks of this technology in terms of privacy, cybersecurity and ethics
Based on this recommendation you will be considered for a job at the company.
Your Task
Choose a company as your personal case study. You must choose a company which starts
with the same letter as the first letter your first or last name.
Complete Part A and B below:
1. Part A (Case Study): Students are to write a 700-word case study and submit it as
a Microsoft word file via Turnitin by Monday, Week 6 at 10:00am (AEST) (Before
class)
Note: Completing Step 1 before Step 2 is crucial. If you have not submitted Step 1 in time for your in-class Step 2, you must
notify your facilitator via email immediately to receive further instruction about your assessment status.
2. Part B (One-way interview): Students need to be present IN CLASS in Week 6
where the lecturer will take them through how to record a one-way interview based
on their case study.
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Assessment Instructions
PART A: Case Study (20 marks)
You are being considered for a job as a compliance expert by an organisation and charged with
writing recommendations to its Board of Directors’ Data Ethics Committee to decide about:
a) Adopting a new technology solution that addresses a company need, and
b) The opportunities and risks of this technology in terms of privacy, cybersecurity, regulation
and ethics and how this affects the viability of the technology
Your answers to the above two questions will be presented in a case study which will be
considered in your job application. See suggested structure below:
| Case Study Section |
Content |
| Introduction (6 marks) |
Introduction about the use of new technologies in the organization you are applying for a job in (your pick of IoT, AI, blockchain, or secure web payments etc.) and explaining how it can enhance company performance. Example sources: Arguing the Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: https://healthitanalytics.com/news/arguing-the-pros-and-cons-of artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare Rethinking risk and compliance for the Age of AI: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/rethinking-risk management-and-compliance-age-of-ai-artificial-intelligence/ |
| Privacy, cybersecurity, and data ethics: Opportunities and risks (12 marks) |
Outline opportunities and possible cybersecurity, privacy and ethical risks associated with the use of the proposed technology. Outline how these risks and opportunities affect the viability of this technology Sources How emerging technologies can usher in the dawn of pervasive intelligence: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/consulting/how-emerging technologies-can-usher-in-the-dawn-of-pervasive-intelligence Trust In The Digital Age Requires Data Ethics And A Data Literate Workforce: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tableau/2022/04/14/trust-in-the digital-age-requires-data- ethics-and-a-data-literate workforce/?sh=637e29db5437 |
| References and structure (2 Marks) |
Include a minimum of five original references. Use the Harvard referencing style. Use appropriate headings and paragraphs. Acknowledge sections written by AI technology. |
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PART B: Video Interview (10 marks)
Record a 5-minute video answering a question related to your case study.
1) At the beginning of Week 6 class your lecturer will take you through how to record a video
using Kaltura (https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/mod/scorm/view.php?id=339347 )
2) You will enter a “Moodle quiz” on MyKBS where you will need to:
a. Type a brief answer to the process you went through in choosing your technology and
finding resources to assess the risks and opportunities
b. Record a 5-minute video answering an interview question from the company based on
your case study (there will be a test bank of questions so no one student gets same
questions)
3) You have the whole three hour class to do this but ONLY ONE attempt at the video
recording
4) The lecturer will be available for the whole 3 hour session if you run into difficulties
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Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences
of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct
Policy.
What is academic integrity and misconduct?
What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
Click here for answers to these questions:
http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point
at which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.
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Assessment Marking Guide
| Section | Criteria | NN (Fail) 0%-49% |
P (Pass) 50%- 64% |
CR (Credit) 74%- 65% |
DN (Distinction) 75%- 84% |
HD (High Distinction) 85%-100% |
| Part A: Case Study Introduction (6 marks) |
Students must precisely introduce the idea of using new technologies in the organization (choice of IoT, AI, blockchain, secure web payments, etc.) and explain how it can enhance company performance. |
The student failed to include several parts of the task, or the content of their case study is irrelevant. |
The student has produced a basic introduction on new technology adoption for a real company. The introduction about benefits of using new technologies needs to be more realistic and precise. |
The student has produced a well written introduction on using new technologies for a real company. The benefits of using new technologies are clear and realistic. There is evidence of some research. |
The student has produced a well-thought introduction to using new technologies for a real company. The benefits of new technologies are clear, realistic, and related to the case study. There is evidence of well thought-out research. |
The student has produced a well-thought and original introduction to using new technologies for a real company. The benefits of new technologies are clear, realistic, and related to the case study. There is evidence of deep research. |
| Part A: Case Study Privacy, cybersecurity, and data ethics: Opportunities and risks (12 marks) |
Students must outline opportunities and possible cybersecurity, privacy, and ethical risks associated with the proposed technology. |
The student failed to include several parts of the task, or the content of their case study is irrelevant. There is unclear evidence of research. |
The student has produced a basic case study on opportunities and risks of using the proposed technology for a real company. The student has a basic grasp of privacy, cybersecurity, and data ethics. There is evidence of some research. |
The student has produced a well written case study on opportunities and risks of using the proposed technology for a real company. The student understands privacy, cybersecurity, and data ethics issues well. The opportunities and risks of using new technologies are clear and realistic. There is evidence of good research. |
The student has produced an integrated case study on opportunities and risks of using new technologies for a real company. The student understands privacy, cybersecurity, and data ethics issues well and explains and supports their arguments with evidence from relevant references and realistic suggestions for its use. The opportunities and risks of using new technologies are clear and realistic. There is evidence of well-thought-out research. |
The student has produced a well-integrated and original case study on opportunities and risks of using new technologies for a real company. The student demonstrated acquired knowledge of privacy, cybersecurity, and data ethics issues and presented the most important opportunities and risks uniquely and practically. The opportunities and risks of using new technologies are clear, realistic, and related to the proposed technology. There is evidence of deep research into the topic. |
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| Part A: Case Study References and structure (2 marks) |
Students must use the Harvard referencing style. Students must include a minimum of five original references. The introduction must have appropriate headings, paragraphs, and logical structure. Students must acknowledge sections written by AI technology. |
Referencing is incorrect, irrelevant, or there are no references. The introduction does not have appropriate headings, paragraphs, and logical structure. There are sections written by AI technology with no acknowledgme nt. |
Harvard referencing is basic and has a few errors. The introduction has appropriate headings, paragraphs, and logical structure, but with a few errors. Sections that are written by AI technology have acknowledgment but without editing. |
Harvard referencing has no errors. The introduction has appropriate headings, paragraphs, and logical structure with no errors. Sections that are written by AI technology have acknowledgment and some editing. |
Harvard referencing has no errors. The introduction has appropriate headings and paragraphs, and the structure is logical, with some novelty. Sections that are written by AI technology have acknowledgment and good editing. |
Some novelty. Harvard referencing has no errors. The introduction has appropriate headings and paragraphs, and the structure is logical and flows well, with remarkable originality. Sections written by AI technology have acknowledgment and acceptable editing and include original improvements and citations. |
| PART B: Video Interview |
Students must reflect to answer a brief question reflecting on their case study writing process. (2 marks) Students must respond to a novel question from the hiring company about their case study over video as part of the interview process. (8 marks) |
The student has shown no evidence of an understanding of their writing process. The student demonstrated no ability to integrate information. |
The student has partially reflected on the process of writing their case study. The student demonstrated some ability to integrate information. |
The student has generally reflected on the process of writing their case study. The student has addressed the majority of the question. They have used their knowledge to adapt to a novel question. |
The student has reflected on most of the below: the process of writing their case study, conducting research and answering questions. The student has integrated what they learned to answer the question well. The student has synthesized their learning to adapt it to a novel question about the topic |
The student has comprehensively reflected on the process of writing their case study, conducting research and answering questions. The student has integrated what they learned to answer the unique interview question effectively under time pressure. The student has considered their audience and synthesized their learning to adapt it to a novel question about the topic. |
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Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating,
plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
What is academic integrity and misconduct?
What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
The answers to these questions can be accessed at https://www.kbs.edu.au/about-us/school-policies.
Length Limits for Assessments
Penalties may be applied for assessment submissions that exceed prescribed limits.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Further details can be accessed at
https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481