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Core Solutions of Sharepoint Server 2013

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Types of Data Hosted and Made Available via SharePoint Server 2013

Corporate documents such as financial reports, strategic plans, and legal documents are just some of the many that can be stored, shared, and collaborated on with the help of SharePoint Server 2013. The confidentiality of corporate documents is paramount, as they may contain proprietary information (Quinn, 2009). Personal information such as names, addresses, and credit card numbers may be contained in customer data. It is our responsibility to observe all applicable privacy laws and regulations in the gathering, storing, and using customers' personal information.

Cultural or Global Political Considerations for Sharing Services

Sharing services is fraught with political and cultural complications on a global scale. Privacy is a basic human right safeguarded by legislation or regulation in many nations. Data about their users can accumulate in large quantities on sharing services like cloud storage and social networking websites (Gaskarth, 2015). The collection, storage, and use of this information must strictly adhere to applicable privacy laws and standards. Certain cultures may place a higher value on an individual's right to privacy than the interests of the community or organization, suggesting that cultural viewpoints might affect the priority placed on privacy rights. Protecting one's intellectual property is very crucial while using shared resources. Legal and financial repercussions may result from the theft, disclosure, or misuse of confidential information (Quinn, 2009). Certain cultures may place a higher value on individual freedom of thought and expression, while others may place a higher value on social ownership and the free exchange of information.

Opinion Regarding IT Choices that Seem to Transcend Culture

Many information technology decisions, especially those concerning the protection of personal information, appear to be universal. The need to safeguard confidential information, limit access, and maintain data integrity is universal across cultures and geographic locations (Quinn, 2009). Examples of steps that are universally acknowledged as crucial for preserving data and maintaining privacy include the adoption of strong encryption technologies, firewalls, and access controls. Organizations worldwide must also carefully assess their options for disaster recovery and business continuity planning in information technology (Gaskarth, 2015). Disruptions to operations and financial and reputational losses can result from natural catastrophes, cyber assaults, and other forms of the unexpected. Organizations may recover from disasters more quickly and with less damage, if they have a solid disaster recovery plan.

Choices for Administering SharePoint Server 2013 that could depend on Ethical Stance

Among the many ethical considerations that may arise during SharePoint Server 2013 administration is the level of access you provide users. SharePoint Server 2013 gives administrators the tools to fine-tune the system's security and user access at the site, list, and item levels. More information may be made accessible to users for exploration and manipulation if administrators adopt a moral stance that values transparency and openness (Gaskarth, 2015). However, if an administrator's moral stance prioritizes data security and privacy, they may restrict access to specific data or persons. When attempting to predict user behavior and suggest content in SharePoint Server 2013, data analytics and algorithms for machine learning raise additional ethical concerns. These tools help users find necessary details and improve the user experience, but they may raise privacy concerns if the data being analyzed encompasses personally identifiable data (Quinn, 2009). An ethical manager would weigh the benefits of these tools against the need to protect user information and ensure compliance with privacy laws.

Policy Statement for Configuring SharePoint Server 2013

"The importance of protecting the privacy and confidentiality of the information stored in SharePoint Server 2013 is not lost on the company. To that purpose, the company will safeguard private and proprietary data, such as restricting access to the data to authorized personnel only. The company will routinely examine and upgrade its business continuity and disaster recovery plans to guarantee data availability and integrity in disruption. When managing SharePoint Server 2013, the company shall adhere to the highest ethical principles and follow all applicable laws and regulations about data protection and security."

References

Gaskarth, J. (Ed.). (2015).  Rising powers, global governance, and global ethics. Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315738901-2/rising-powers-global-governance-yale-ferguson

Quinn, M. J. (2009).  Ethics for the information age. Boston: Pearson Education. https://bibliu.com/app/#/view/books/9780135217993/epub/OPS/xhtml/fileP70010160460000000000000000010FF.html#page_258