Amanda Phillips discusses the argument for a centralized genetic database through the lens of consequentialism. The author examines the possible positive and negative consequences of establishing such a genetic repository, including threats to privacy and the risk of increasing systematic bias. The author concludes with the results of the evaluation of how a centralized genetic database might both provide benefits to people as well as how it might cause harm.
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The Evolution of Aadhaar in India
Ashritha Dsouza analyzes and identifies the biometric-based identity program Aadhaar in India, and the challenges it faced from various stakeholders. This paper discusses the gaps in processes and external events of the Aadhaar project and suggests ways to address those gaps.
Read MoreOperational Risks in Healthcare IT
Elizabeth Crooks discusses the operational risks related to information technology (IT) within the Healthcare and Public Health sector. This critical infrastructure sector’s faces particularly challenging risks due to its size, its diversity of organizations, and its inherently open-to-the-public nature. The analysis examines common operational risks that face both the public and private sides of the healthcare IT subsector across all dimensions of operational risk - people, processes, systems, and external events.
Read MorePrivacy in the Age of Big Data
Zhuo Shan discusses discusses the various elements surrounding the topic of privacy, particularly in relation to the ever-expanding field of “big data. The content includes a high-level examination of various techniques used to collect users’ data and the associated risks for enterprises and individuals, as well as at the applicable government regulations and laws. The discussion concludes with a presentation of possible risk mitigation recommendations.
Read MoreThe Law: The Right to be Forgotten
Heather M. Brammer discusses the recent law enacted in Europe, the Right to be Forgotten. The new legislation has raised questions regarding free speech, censorship and legality.
Read MoreSocial Media, Employees & Workplace Concerns
Discusses the challenges facing companies in dealing with social media behavior in the workplace.
Read MoreDiplomacy & The Law
Annie Searle discusses data classification types and communications protocols for diplomacy.
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