Privacy and ethics in the age of the smartphone

Smartphones are fundamentally transforming almost all aspects of modern life. This case study examines moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of powerful smartphones that can be used to discreetly capture the activities of unsuspecting people. This case shows how a standard iPhone, coupled with widely available apps, can be used in a malicious manner to capture sensitive information. Furthermore, this case encourages students to consider issues surrounding privacy, ethics, ambition as well as corporate governance. This case is intended to be used at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This case complements the model curriculum objectives in IS 2010.1, IS 2010.7 Case Summary: InBin, Inc., which was founded by an entrepreneurial-minded MIS major, evolved out of a business school project and into a successful technology company built around the iOS operating environment. The founder is a charismatic and visionary young man who built a company that was admired by many in the tech industry, including the leadership at Apple. However, the operating environment that gave rise to his company’s success also introduced risks that shook the company to its core.

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