Colleges and universities face the unique new challenge of fostering academic freedom and open learning for faculty, students, and staff while also deploying IT resources to protect campus networks, data, and individuals' privacy rights. Why is privacy still important, now that social networking, open learning, mass surveillance, and data breaches entail wanted and unwanted accessibility? What roles must individuals play in protecting their own privacy, and how can colleges and universities, businesses, and government help?
OUTCOMES: Increase understanding of the ethical, legal, and practical value of privacy, confidentiality, and data protection in higher education and society at large