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Pandora's Box: Social And Professional Issues Of The Information Age.pdf

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While businesses face several ethical challenges owing to the ever-evolving technologies and its fast-paced implementation, it is critical that they ensure personal data is protected and used appropriately. While there could be several ethical issues, here are some of the important ones:

With businesses gathering huge amount of our personal data from various internet sites such as shopping sites, social media or any other business platforms, etc., misuse of personal information becomes one of the primary ethical concerns. While companies extract the information to personalize our experiences, to understand what kind of products consumers are looking for, what type of content are we interested in, or just to reach out to a larger customer base. However having access to all our personal information could also be considered as a breach to our right to privacy and can lead to negative circumstances such as data breaches and cyberattacks. In some cases, our personal data can be misused for targeted advertising, shared with third-party partners.

When it comes to ways in which businesses operate, often there are third-parties and shared technology involved. There arises confusion about which party is responsible for data governance. For concerns on big data, cybersecurity and other data being used by both parties, there is usually a lack of responsibility or even awareness. While ideally, businesses need to share these responsibilities collectively to ensure data security.

From robotic surgeons to self-driving cars or unmanned drones for delivery, all come with ethical concerns. While from the business perspective, it holds immense potential, however allowing programmed technology to control itself without human oversight can be concerning. Some level of human intervention is always needed for safety and ethical purposes.

AI is yet another transformative technology that has a huge potential, however it also comes with its own set of ethical issues. AI technologies such as facial recognition, health tracking etc. result in risking our personal data and has the possibility of being misused. Another ethical issue AI poses is the concern of bias as AI algorithms are based on training data that tend to have a human bias, therefore AI has the issue of inheriting the bias of its creators.

Organizations that develop and use technology can establish certain guidelines to maintain the ethical standards while using that technology. Main areas that need to be covered while creating these guidelines are data security, privacy, and transparency.

Companies can work towards creating an ethical culture by focusing on values that encourage ethical use of technology. They should work on educating and training employees on promoting transparency.

Apart from these basic steps, encouraging discussions involving employees, developers, and users can help promote ethical decision-making. Additionally, it is important to regularly review and evaluate technology, conduct audits, take feedback from users, thereby helping organizations keep track of usage of technology. Therefore, ethical issues in technology can be successfully managed to an extent via a multifaceted approach.

The mission of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is to integrate, engage, involve, and validate students at York College. By operating and implementing effective programs and services, we enable and empower students to become self-actualized, passionate, and engaged learners in a global society.

The Counseling Center is committed to providing a broad range of high quality, innovative, and ethical services that address the psychological, educational, social, and developmental needs of York students. The Counseling Center is located in room 1G03.

York College offers free, short-term, individual psychological counseling to students having difficulty coping with personal and/or academic concerns. Students who have need for additional services will be referred to on and off campus offices after being assessed by a counselor. Resource tables providing information and guides for additional resources are available.

Our trained staff can answer your questions about substance use, arrange for accurate referrals, and provide resources on substance abuse and recovery. If you, or anyone that you know, has a problem with alcohol and/or drugs, please stop in to see us. We are here to help.

The Office for Veterans Affairs (OVA) was created within the Division of Student Development to address the needs of our student veterans. As a full-service veteran's office, the counselor addresses special concerns, such as benefits eligibility requirements, tutorial assistance, and academic credit for military experience. Other services available include, but are not limited to:

Please Note: The Office for Veteran Affairs at York College is responsible to inform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs when a veteran has been dismissed from college for poor academic performance and/or for not making satisfactory academic progress. The OVA at York serves as a liaison between the student and Regional Offices in Buffalo and New York City.

The mission of the Office of First-Year Experience and Mentoring is to facilitate the transition of first-year and transfer students to York College by creating opportunities and programs that enhance academic and social integration, introduce student support services, assist in leadership development, and cultivate peer-to-peer engagement through mentorship initiatives and collaborative partnerships. For more information about first-year initiatives and mentoring, please visit the FYE webpage at -development/fye.

Welcome to the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at York College! Our dedicated office, located in Room AC-1G02, ensures that all students, whether facing permanent or temporary disabilities, have equal access to every aspect of college life. All students with a disability are encouraged to self-identify to CSD in a reasonable and timely manner to ensure equal access to all courses, programs, services, and activities at York College. Our Accommodations Specialists are here to support you throughout your academic journey.

We provide a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. From academic adjustments to auxiliary aids such as extended exam time, reader/scribe services, magnification devices, closed-caption television, accessible seating, and adaptive technology, including innovative tools that convert spoken language into written text in real-time, facilitating comprehensive notetaking and access to lecture content, we equip you with the necessary tools for success. Our mission at CSD extends beyond accommodations; we're committed to fostering a fulfilling college experience through education, awareness, collaboration, empowerment, and advocacy.

Whether you've received services from a previous institution, have an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) from high school, or are experiencing a temporary disability and require accommodations, you may be eligible for our support. Contact us via email at c...@york.cuny.edu or call 718-262-2191 to explore your eligibility and the accommodations available to you. Join us at the Center for Students with Disabilities and embark on your journey to unlock your full potential at York College!

CUNY LEADS is dedicated to fostering academic and professional success for students with disabilities within the CUNY community. CUNY LEADS is designed to prepare CUNY students with disabilities to make realistic academic and career choices, develop the necessary skills for successful career outcomes, and lay the groundwork for transitioning to advanced academic pursuits beyond the undergraduate level. We seamlessly integrate academic accomplishments with career aspirations through personalized support services such as career counseling, job coaching, and internship assistance. Additionally, CUNY LEADS facilitates students' engagement with ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Services-Vocational Rehabilitation), ensuring comprehensive support for their vocational journey.

If you're a student with a documented disability seeking guidance on academic and career choices, don't hesitate to reach out to our CUNY LEADS Specialist at tvai...@york.cuny.edu, 718-262-2323, or visit Room AC-1G02. Let CUNY LEADS be your partner in unlocking your full potential and achieving your goals.

The mission of Career Services is to effectively provide services that integrate students' academic, personal, experiential and career ambitions to meet the marketplace. Career Services connects and collaborates with students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers and the community to offer quality and innovative services in line with the College mission.

Flexible Scheduling: is offered to student parents using their class schedules as a basis for their child's enrollment. With flexible scheduling student parents only register their child/ children for the days and hours they need for class, work study, fieldwork or for studying.

A Resource for the College Community: The Child and Family Center is an integral part of the academic community by serving as a work study, fieldwork and observation site for interns from various academic departments.

The Student Health Services Center provides programs to facilitate the education of York College student population on the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, the center provides first aid treatment, medical referrals, medical clearances, and seminars on health-related topics (Narcan Administration, Cancer Support, Sexual Health, Fire Awareness, CPR). We provide medical clearances for students in health disciplines (occupation therapy, physical therapy, clinical lab science) and ensure that students are knowledgeable on New York State Department of Health immunization requirements for post-secondary school students.