DISCUSSION - PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE

THINGS TO DO

Greetings class. Regardless of whether we are a student or an employee of a corporation, we expect a certain amount of privacy. However, there is a case where an employee was changing jobs and sent a very large file with his company's industrial secrets to the company where he had a new job. When he was discovered, he claimed that his privacy was being violated and that his e-mails were private. His old company claimed they were providing the computing services for the benefit of the company, not for their secrets to be shared. What do you think? Also, is it OK to play games on the company's computer during lunchtime? Read the article by Miriam Schulman at Santa Clara University, "Little Brother Is Watching You" (https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/business-ethics/resources/littlebrother-is-watching-you/). Decide how you feel about anything that was mentioned in the article and post a reply to this Discussion board.

This discussion forum is offered to encourage you to think about ethics in the computer field and provide a way to help meet your peers in the class. This discussion has two parts:

1) Your Initial Reply: Post your initial "Reply" by clicking the Reply button below. Your initial reply is due by February 17. Your reply should be 100-250 words. (5 points)

2) Reply to at least two of your fellow students: Make sure your reply is engaged, thoughtful, and expresses more than just a simple "like". Above all, be courteous. Be aware that English is not everyone's first language and do not comment on a fellow student's spelling or grammar. Your replies to two students' comments are due by February 24. Your response should be 100-250 words. To reply to other students' postings, click the Reply button under their comment. Begin your reply to each student by first mentioning their name. Example, "Dan, I agree with your ..." (5 points)

Tips for Success

You will not be able to view other students' submissions to this assignment until after you have posted your initial Reply.
Do not feel shy if your English is not perfect. Here is a great place to practice your English skills. You will not be graded or marked down for English errors or grammar, but do your best.
Check in with the discussion throughout the week - don't try to complete the requirements of posting and replying in one sitting. You will miss out on the conversation that develops.
You may want to compose your reply in a word processor and then copy/paste your text into the discussion.
Since this is a class discussion, your responses will show the "Display Name" from your Canvas account settings. You may wish to review and/or update your display name by going to "Account" and then "Settings" and click the "Edit Settings" button at the right-side or bottom of the page. Make sure you click the "Save Settings" button when you are done.

Grading Rubric

Your discussion will be graded using the rubric associated with the assignment (click the gear icon on Canvas to "show rubric").

Resources You Will Need to Complete This Activity

Canvas guides and supplemental resources are provided to help you complete each activity. Please familiarize yourself with the provided resources before beginning your work.

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THINGS TO TURN IN - Submit Your Discussion Responses

Click the Canvas Reply button below to submit your initial response. A box will open up.

To reply to other students' postings, click the Reply button under their comment. Submit the responses to two other students' comments by clicking the Reply button under their responses. IMPORTANT NOTE: Late penalties apply on Discussion submissions. It is very important to post your original reply by the due date to give other students an opportunity to read and reply to your original posting.