ATMC ICT710 Semester 1: Cambridge Analytica Scandal Analysis Report

This report delves into the Cambridge Analytica scandal, analyzing the key facts of the case, including the data breach affecting millions of Facebook users. It employs the Doing Ethics Technique (DET) to identify ethical issues, evaluate implications using ethical theories like Consequentialism and Kantian ethics, and assess various options for Facebook. The report also examines the violation of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Professional Code of Ethics by the involved parties. Furthermore, the report provides recommendations for Facebook to address current issues and prevent similar challenges in the future. The analysis covers the stakeholders affected, including Facebook users, the government, and shareholders, and suggests the best course of action to mitigate the negative consequences of the scandal. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical issues and implications related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, offering insights into data privacy and ICT professional practice.