MIS 2016 - Case Study 10 - Management: Edward Snowden: Traitor or Protector of Privacy?

Case Study Questions

1.Perform an ethical analysis of the PRISM program and NSA surveillance activities. What is the ethical dilemma presented by this case?

2.Describe the role of information technology in creating this ethical dilemma.

3.Do you think the NSA should be allowed to continue its electronic surveillance programs? Why or why not?

Section 4.2, “What specific principles for conduct can be used to guide ethical decisions?”