Sol. NR361 Week 5 Assignment: Ethical Issues With Wearable Technologies

Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the grading rubric). Answer the questions under each section with explanation and detail.

Privacy 

  1. What are privacy concerns related to what personal data is collected?
  2. What are the concerns surrounding who has access?
  3. What are the security concerns surrounding data storage?

Equity

  1. What are the special considerations for using the wearable technology by minors or individuals with specific vulnerabilities? What steps are taken to prevent misuse or harm in these cases?
  2. What strategies can be implemented to ensure equitable access and benefits in using wearable technologies across different socioeconomic groups?
  3. Does the manufacturer provide sufficient training or educational resources to users to ensure the safe and appropriate use of the wearable technology? Are the resources culturally sensitive and suitable for diverse users?

Liability 

  1. What are the potential risks associated with the use of this wearable technology?
  2. In cases where the wearable technology malfunctions and causes harm, who should be held liable: the manufacturer, the software developer, the provider, or the user? Why?
  3. Who should bear responsibility if a data breach or unauthorized access leads to identity theft or harm?

Informed Consent 

  1. Explain how users receive instructions about the potential risks of using the wearable technology. Are these instructions written in clear and simple language?
  2. Explain how the informed consent agreement specifies the data collection and usage purpose. Can the data be used for secondary purposes? Is this information clearly disclosed, and do users have the option to consent or decline?
  3. Explain the process in place to obtain the users’ informed consent regarding these risks.

Format 

  1. A minimum of two scholarly sources are used.
  2. Answers are written using professional language.
  3. Scholarly sources pertain to the topic and are no more than five years old unless they are historical references.
  4. Removes [Text Boxes], uses proper font, and maintains the template format.

 Solution

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