Privacy & Access for the IT Professional

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course will discuss the concepts and legislative requirements of privacy and information access as it applies to computer systems in the world of business, public service, NGOs, and research. Students will be introduced to what privacy is (and isn’t) and how it is different from security. Students will learn enterprise risk management regarding privacy and access; administration of privacy in computing systems; use of personal information in research and database development; as well as communication with business/program owners as regards technological solutions using personal and sensitive information. The course will also cover topics such as: privacy impact analysis; freedom of information and privacy; privacy in data-mining and data-matching; open data and routine disclosure; privacy issues involving: machine learning, identification/tracking technology, and Artificial Intelligence; and privacy concerns with social media, apps, and emerging technologies. As well as learning the technicalities of privacy and information access, students will learn the ethics and social impacts of this field. PREREQUISITES: CSCI 2201 or CSCI 3101, with a minimum grade of C