School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering, Charles Sturt University

School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering, Charles Sturt University

Assessment Item 2: ACS Code of Professional ConductYour Name

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1. Introduction

Introduce your report including, key points of the case being considered and the key ethical issues that you are going to analyse, using some references.

2. Analysis Applying the ACS Code of Professional Conduct

3. Conclusion

References

References must also be cited within text.

Watch the YouTube videos about the Optus data breach and then proceed as per the instructions given below to prepare a report. The following sample videos will help you to start learning about this data breach. You can also use other resources like news articles etc to get more information.

Tech expert answers your burning questions about Optus hackOptus hackers demand $1.5 million ransomOur Personal Data and the Optus Breach | Q+AInstructions:

Identify the main ethical issue(s) involved in this data breach and undertake further research about it/them.

Analyse the actions of Optus, the government, users, and other stakeholders, and also all associated ethical issues from the perspective of theAustralian Computer Society (ACS) Code of Professional Conduct.

Make recommendations on the basis of your analysis regarding what Optus and government should have done, in order to uphold ethical conduct, providing reasons for these recommendations.

Include a Reference list at the end of your work using the correct APA referencing style. You must includeat least seven (7) quality academic references. Please note that these references arein addition tothose provided to you through this subject (for example, you still may reference the Tavani textbook, the Interact subject lecture notes, etc BUT these references cannot be used as one of your seven quality academic references from different sources). All items included in the Reference List must be cited within the body of the report.The word limit is 1800 words 10%.Note:Headings, citations, references, and appendices do not count towards your word limit, but quotations do. At the start of the assignment indicate in brackets the word count of your assignment excluding those items mentioned above.Please use the template provided in the subject Interact site for your report.