[Year 12 SofDev] DTLV 2014 Exam 2 Section C Question 3a

Thu Oct 16 09:51:36 EST 2014

Hi David,

I would probably approach it as Damien has suggested.

Last year the exam had a question similar 6b - this is what was in examiner report

Students needed to discuss using the code of ethics and/or decision support frameworks to help resolve the ethical dilemma.

Many students found it difficult to identify the ethical dilemma of whether George should use the code; instead they concentrated on the illegal downloading of the code. Many responses incorrectly stated 'just stop using the code' as the way he could resolve the dilemma. Students are reminded that answers should apply to the case study.

The following is an example of a high-scoring student response.
His ethical dilemma is that if he uses the software off the internet without permission, he could be in breach of the Copyright Act 1968, but by using the software it will make the development process of the software be much quicker (more efficiency). To resolve the ethical dilemma, George must consult the company's code of ethics and decision support framework to see what the best method to go about creating the software is, and to see what company policy says about using other people intellectual property.

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Claudia

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From: sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:sofdev-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of ATKINSON-BUCK, Damien
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Subject: Re: [Year 12 SofDev] DTLV 2014 Exam 2 Section C Question 3a

Hi David,
I say to my guys to approach the ethical dilemma questions with an "explain both sides of the dilemma" approach and not to directly mention the laws as there's a tendency to get the 2 issues confused and not answer the actual question.
In this case I would say that the ethical dilemma is to

a.     Do the right thing by his boss

b.    Provide what could be sensitive data to another organisation.
The question is vague as to the partnership as there is some grey in the law regarding giving information to a parent/subsidiary company but I would interpret the question as not actually related, but just having a loose relationship - a bit of a red herring.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Damien

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Subject: [Year 12 SofDev] DTLV 2014 Exam 2 Section C Question 3a

Morning,

Question

LifeTech have a partnership with a pharmaceutical research company OmniPharm. OmniPharm have requested to have access to the data coming out of the watches so they can gauge the effectiveness of their drug and the new delivery system. LifeTech have asked you, the developer, to make this possible.

a. Explain a possible ethical dilemma that may arise from this decision. Propose a methodology that could be used to manage this dilemma.

Since the Health Records Act allows this data to be sent for research (if the data is de-identified), I don't see show this question makes any sense.

I would be framing the question more around, under what conditions are LifeTech allowed to transmit this data and which Act sets the legislation for this?
Thoughts?

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