Ethics

Question 1

What is one of the ethical principles for data handling as adapted from the Belmont Principles?

Answer 1

Respect for persons

Question 2

Why is handling data in an ethical manner important for the long-term success of an organization?

Answer 2

It avoids risks to the organization’s reputation, loss of customers, and potential legal consequences.

Question 3

What is the central idea behind the ethics of data handling?

Answer 3

Ethical data handling is a matter of social responsibility and involves principles like fairness, respect, and transparency.

Question 4

Why is an ethical approach to data use considered a competitive business advantage?

Answer 4

It increases the trustworthiness of an organization, leading to better relationships with stakeholders

Question 5

What is one of the ethical challenges associated with data integration?

Answer 5

Unreliable Metadata

Question 6

What is one of the unethical data practices?

Answer 6

Using statistical smoothing techniques for data analysis

Question 7

What is a key component of establishing an ethical data culture?

Answer 7

Providing training and oversight for expected behaviours

Question 8

Which organization’s certification requires data management professionals to subscribe to a formal code of ethics, including an obligation to handle data ethically?

Answer 8

DAMA International (CDMP certification)

Question 9

Which organization established Guidelines and Principles for Fair Information Processing that served as the basis for the European Union’s data protection laws?

Answer 9

Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Question 10

What is a crucial aspect of establishing a culture of ethical data handling within an organization?

Answer 10

Having strong leadership, clear policies, and an Organizational Change Management (OCM) process

Question 11

What is the primary reason for managing data in an ethical manner?

Answer 11

To fulfill social responsibility