RD05 - Ethical Decision Making

Preparation

Review the expectations for preparation for the Readings and Class Discussions.

Assigned Readings

1. Introduction to “A Framework for Ethical Decision-Making” from the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
2. A Framework for Ethical Decision Making from the Santa Clara Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
3. Read the following articles:
   • Flock Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs).
   • Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on License Plate Reader Mission Creep.
   • EFF on Abuses of ALPR systems by law enforcement.
   • Announcement of Flock’s new Offense Type Dropdown feature.

Discussion Questions

1. How would you summarize in a sentence or two each of the six ethical lenses included in the “Framework for Ethical Decision Making”? What essential question is asked for each ethical lens?
2. Where do the types of activities that we performed earlier in the semester (e.g. identifying stakeholders, harms and ethical failings) fit into the steps of the “Framework for Ethical Decision making”?
3. Think through how you would respond to questions 1-6 of the “Framework for Ethical Decision Making” with respect to Flock’s ALPR system.

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