Select Two Of The Following Acts To Research: Do Not Call Im

Select two of the following acts to research: Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 · Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, 2003 · Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), 2002 · Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act (US Patriot Act), 2001, renewed 2006 · Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000 · Financial Services Modernization Act, 1999 · Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 1998 · No Electronic Theft (NET) Act, 1997 · Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), 1996 · Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), 1991 · Video Privacy Protection Act, 1988 · Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 1986 · Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 1986 · The Cable Communications Policy Act, 1984 · Electronic Funds Transfer Act, 1978 · Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 1974 · Fair Credit Reporting Act, 1970 Prepare a 350 word paper that answers the following question: · What were the advances in information technology that resulted in new ethical issues necessitating the creation of each act?

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The rapid advancements in information technology (IT) over the past few decades have significantly transformed how individuals and organizations communicate, store, and manage data. These technological innovations, while enhancing efficiency and connectivity, have also introduced complex ethical issues that necessitated the enactment of various laws to regulate and protect privacy, security, and consumer rights. This paper explores two significant laws—the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act of 2003 and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996—and examines the technological advances that prompted their creation.

The CAN-SPAM Act was enacted in response to the proliferation of unsolicited commercial emails or spam, which proliferated with the rise of the internet and widespread email use in the early 2000s. The exponential growth in email communication facilitated easy and rapid dissemination of marketing messages, but it also led to concerns over privacy invasion, deception, and consumer annoyance. Spammers exploited technological vulnerabilities such as spoofing email addresses, obfuscating identities, and bypassing filtering systems. These developments raised significant ethical questions about consumer consent, privacy rights, and the boundaries of commercial communication. The CAN-SPAM Act was thus designed to establish rules for commercial email, requiring sender identification, opt-out mechanisms, and bans on deceptive practices, reflecting the need to adapt legal frameworks to the evolving digital landscape.

Similarly, the HIPAA legislation was enacted in 1996 amidst significant advances in electronic health records (EHRs) and digital transmission of sensitive health information. During the 1990s, healthcare providers increasingly digitized patient records, which improved efficiency but also posed serious risks to patient privacy and confidentiality. Ethical concerns arose regarding unauthorized access, data breaches, and the potential misuse of health data. The widespread adoption of digital health systems created vulnerabilities that traditional laws could not adequately address, prompting the need for comprehensive regulations to ensure data security, privacy protections, and patient rights. HIPAA thus established national standards for safeguarding electronic health information, reflecting the ethical imperative to protect individuals’ sensitive data amidst technological change.

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