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Ethics Cheatsheet

This document provides guidelines for addressing ethical issues that may arise related to data security, privacy, and artificial intelligence. It outlines a 6 step process: 1) identify the problem and stakeholders, 2) gather evidence and consider consequences, 3) consider proper timing, 4) reflect on relevant theories and legislation, 5) consult experts if needed, and 6) make an informed decision and communicate it. It also summarizes key aspects of consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics theories, as well as relevant legislation. Giving Voice to Values assumptions that could help implement solutions are also outlined.

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Ethics Cheatsheet

This document provides guidelines for addressing ethical issues that may arise related to data security, privacy, and artificial intelligence. It outlines a 6 step process: 1) identify the problem and stakeholders, 2) gather evidence and consider consequences, 3) consider proper timing, 4) reflect on relevant theories and legislation, 5) consult experts if needed, and 6) make an informed decision and communicate it. It also summarizes key aspects of consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics theories, as well as relevant legislation. Giving Voice to Values assumptions that could help implement solutions are also outlined.

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DATA4300 Ethics & privacy cheat sheet

Subject Code: DATA4300


Subject Name: Data Security and Ethics
Topic: Guidelines for handling ethical, privacy,
security & legal issues

Steps involved in addressing an ethical issue:

Step 0. Is there an ethical, privacy, security, legal problem or combination


 Are there a combination of concerns in the situation?

Step 1. Identify the situation/problem and stakeholders (people and artificial intelligence
affected)
 Determine what the ethical issue is
 Check local legislation and/or policies to see if it is illegal, as well as unethical
 List those affected or potentially affected by the situation/problem

Step 2. Gather evidence and consider consequences


 What is the history of the issue?
 Bring all the evidence together in one place/file/folder
 Consider the consequences of the situation and any action you take in relation to it

Step 3. Consider the right timing before you act


 Do not act impulsively
 Given the evidence, determine the correct time to act

Step 4. Reflect on each ethical theory, GVV and current legislation and policy
 View the situation/problem through the lens of each theory
 Imagine how giving voice to values (GVV) could help with the implementation of a solution
o If so which of the twelve assumptions apply?
 If data is involved consult legislation such as the GDPR and the OAIC or local policy
 If Artificial intelligence is one of the stakeholders, how do the ethical theories, GVV and
legislation apply?

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Step 5. Consult experts (if you are not an expert and just want to know who to ask)
 If you are unsure, consult a relevant expert

Step 6. Rehearse, make the most informed decision you can and communicate that
decision
 Plan and rehearse your response/solution
 Communicate the solution

GVV Assumptions that may be of use when actioning a solution to the problem

1. We possess innate ethical capacities that need to be expressed and acted on;

2. We each have chosen to voice and act on our values on some occasions;

3. We can improve our ability to voice and act on values;

4. Some contexts are more conducive to voicing and acting than others;

5. Our example is powerful and may encourage others;

6. We are never alone in voicing our values

7. The better we know ourselves the more ably we can act on our core ethical values;

8. Developing and rehearsing responses to frequently-heard rationalizations can empower


ourselves and others;
9. Our capacity to voice our values is improved through practise;

10. We may not always succeed but it is always worthwhile to act on our core values;

11. The considered and open expression of values leads to better decisions;

12. The more we believe that the expression of values is possible and worthwhile, the more
likely we are to do it.

Values-Driven leadership

 Training of leaders so everyone realises ethical failures are not simply an


theoretical/intellectual challenge but more of an implementation challenge

 Action planning and building a so-called “moral muscle memory”

 Do you need to hire an Ethic Officer (if your company doesn’t have one yet)

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Ethics theory summaries

Consequentialism
 A theory for judging human behaviour based on the consequences
 The idea: actions leading to poor consequences are unethical, hence, you should maintain
practices which result in good consequences
 Variation of this theory is called Utilitarianism which is about maximizing utility of those
affected by your actions
 The Utilitarian asks “what is the greatest possible good for the greatest number?”

Deontology
 The idea that human behaviour can be judged based on rules, and according to its
consistency with so-called “moral duty”
 A person’s motives are important according to this theory
 The deontologist asks “how are rules applied to decisions?”
 Hence, you should maintain practices based on what is generally considered “the right
thing to do”

Virtue ethics
 Action is guided by a person’s character, which is made up of virtues, for example,
honesty, integrity, courage, patience
 Focusses on developing habits that help people achieve their goals
 Considers local norms (rather than local laws)
 The virtue ethicist asks “who should I be?”

Legislation/Codes
 ACCC
 Legal Aid
 Access Canberra
 NSW Fair Trading
 NT Consumer Affairs
 Office of Fair Trading Queensland
 SA Office of Consumer and Business Services (CBS)
 Tasmania Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS)
 Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV)
 WA Consumer Protection - Department Of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

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