Ethical Issues Around Data Collection
Ethan Taylor
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers data security in databases and the programmer's role in protecting sensitive information. It explores the risks of cybercrime and emphasizes the importance of secure programming practices. Key concepts include encapsulation for data protection, and cryptography methods like hash functions and ciphers (with their associated keys) for data integrity and secure transmission.
Data structures, such as ArrayLists, are commonly used to store and organize data in databases, both on personal computers and on the internet. This data can include sensitive information, such as names, social security numbers, and bank account details, and it is important to ensure that it is properly safeguarded.
While computer use and the creation of programs can offer numerous benefits and enhance personal security through the use of tools and technologies that protect against online threats, they can also pose risks to personal security if not used responsibly.
Cybercriminals and hackers can take advantage of the widespread use of personal data in digital technologies to access and misuse it, resulting in identity theft, financial fraud, and other forms of harm.
To safeguard personal privacy and protect sensitive data, programme...
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