What is technological determinism (TD)? Give a brief overview of approximately 200 words.

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Assignment 3: Short-answer questionsIn BriefThis assignment is worth 20% of yourfinal grade for the unit. You will write brief responses to the followingquestions, totalling 1500 word (Postgrads: 1800 words max). These answers are meant to collectivelyhighlight your understanding of the differences between technological determinism, the theory of the SocialConstruction of Technology (SCOT), and Actor-Network Theory (ANT), and help you develop your ownperspective on the strengths and weaknesses of eachtheory for understanding the relationship betweentechnological innovation and social change. Approximate word lengths for each response are providedbelow, with a total of 1500 (1800 for postgrads) words.Questions:

⚫ What is technological determinism (TD)? Give a brief overview of approximately 200 words.

⚫ What is SCOT? Give a brief overview of approximately 200 words.

⚫ What is ANT? Give a brief overview of approximately 200 words.

⚫ In relation to one of the case studies you have researched for your A2 Essay, how would you explainthe nature of this case study differently, coming from a perspective that emphasises:-Technological determinism.-EITHER theSocial Construction of Technologies (SCOT theory) OR Actor Network Theory (ANT)? (Justchoose one of either SCOT or ANT to discuss here!) Approximately 450 words.⚫ Which of these ideas (From TD, ANT, or SCOT) do you find most useful for thinking about your owncase study, and/or the relationship between social change and technological innovationmorebroadly, and why? Approximately 450 words.Criteria for AssessmentYour assignment will be marked according to how well your responses:⚫ Clearly address the questions set;⚫ Present coherent, brief overviews of the different concepts and theories;⚫ Engage the reader and effectively communicate;⚫ Engage critically and meaningfully with relevant unit readings;⚫ Follow conventions

Describe a method that can be used to monitor social media sites used to propagate terrorism and hate.

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Write a two to four (2-4) page paper in which you:

Explain how social media has been used in terrorism.
Find and reference a recent article, within the last 3 months, depicting the use of social media in terrorism.
Describe a method that can be used to monitor social media sites used to propagate terrorism and hate.
Determine which agency should be involved in an investigation involving “hate” sites.
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow SWS or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Compare and contrast terrorism, terrorist groups, organized crime, and their financing activities and practices.
Analyze the role of intelligence and counterterrorism activities among federal agencies.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in homeland security.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to Homeland Security Organization and Administration using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Find out what the arguments were for and against and pull out the specifics of the work from what you can research and relate it to the 2009 NSA report information.

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Find a bloodstain case, likely from the media, and do as much research on it as possible. You will need to get specifics about the bloodstain pattern analysis work and its role in the case. You will not get the actual reports of course, but you will need enough research, with enough depth, to know how Bloodstain pattern analysis is related to the case and what role it played in the outcome. Find out what the arguments were for and against and pull out the specifics of the work from what you can research and relate it to the 2009 NSA report information. This is an analysis of a case and what was performed in terms of the Bloodstain Pattern Analysis work.
Most of the cases you will find will be about one side finding an expert witness that supports their theory which probably sounds crazy or someone is saying something really absurd, the other side who is almost exactly the opposite, and likely one side or both possibly employing shoddy science or no science and just making claims that are really unsupported. In your paper, if you can get a good case with different versions of events from different experts see what you can relate to current practices as researched using www.swgstain.org, www.theiai.org, and www.iabpa.org, and employing suggestions from the NAS report.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in media and society. Write clearly and concisely about media and society using proper writing mechanics.

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Assignment 1: Position Paper One – Media and Society

This is the first of two (2) position papers based on the following scenario to be completed in this course.

Imagine that you are running for a state office (e.g., governor, senator, or Congressional representative) and you have to prepare a position paper for a debate on controversial issues in the news. (Select one (1) of the topics addressed in the first four weeks of this class.) Remember that you are addressing a significant segment of your state’s population and you want to be elected to public office, so your topic will have to have a broad appeal, such as the importance of family values, the fair treatment of women in the workplace (equal pay for equal work), the treatment of minorities, and the media and one’s self-image, among other topics from those chapters.

 

You will want your position paper to demonstrate critical thinking, sound logic, valid claims, personal passion, and credible support that is cited correctly because the paper will be provided to the news media before the debate and will be scrutinized by the media and reported on regarding these criteria.

Write a two-page paper in which you:

  1. Introduce your position using a thesis statement in the first paragraph, including a quote, question, or statistic from your reliable sources and an overview of the main points you will cover. (It’s important to grab the audience’s interest and inform the audience of what the main and support points are.)
  2. Provide two or three (2-3) major points to support your thesis statement. (Put each major point in a separate paragraph.)
  3. Provide one (1) paragraph in which you identify and answer an expected argument against your view.
  4. Organize arguments and support your claims effectively.
  5. Demonstrate personal passion for your position and critical thinking with persuasive language, sound logic, valid claims, and credible support for the claims.
  6. Use two to three (2-3) credible and reliable sources (in addition to the textbook) about current events, which have been published in the last five (5) years and are cited correctly in the position paper. Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Apply critical thinking skills to the analysis of issues involving mass media and society.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in media and society.
  • Write clearly and concisely about media and society using proper writing mechanics.

 

How has “Social Media” and its platforms helped women of colour to pressurize the beauty industry to become more inclusive?

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Dissertation Proposal Draft 2

“An exploration on how social media is changing the beauty industry in regards to the lack of representation of black women shown in advertising ”

The cosmetic industry is mainly known for setting the standard of beauty for our society. In spite of this ,the very definition of beauty has remained narrow and discriminatory, a fault for which the industry has been criticized for over the years.

Historically, the beauty community has not had a platform where women of colour could vocalize their beauty frustrations, now, through the use of social media, they can. Social media and online platforms make it easier to create outlets for black women to see themselves in different areas and celebrate their beauty. Instagram, a social media platform, showcases an array of black beauty and positive engagements between account holders.

The awareness created by social media about issues surrounding representations forces beauty brands to change their tactics and make strides towards change. Lancome, signed Lupita Nyongo as the brand beauty ambassador, a women who is very vocal about her African heritage and fully embraces her natural beauty. Rihanna released a cosmetics line called “Fenty beauty” in 2017, which was an instant success and resonated so much with women of colour, as it shade range included 40 shades of foundation.

Brand are now beginning to extend and embrace other shades.  Now, any brand that seems to be launching anything less than Fenty is considered to be “slacking”. With that being said, the issue is really not about foundations but about representation and equality in the media and in products, which the industry still hasn’t grasp.

A recent study by the Institute of the practitioners in advertising, estimate that black British women spend up to £4.8 billion on beauty products and hair treatments, that is almost six times more than their white counterparts. However, even with such an impressive spend, black women remain drastically under-represented in the beauty industry. In 2016,Superdrug, a highstreet cosmetic and drug store, reported that 70% of black and asian women in the UK feel that high street stores do not portray or cater to their beauty needs.

My dissertation will be exploring the lack of representation in media for women of colour when it comes to the beauty industry and how social media has helped in make changes for the future.  I will be investigating various research questions(below) and weighing up the impact it has on black women.

Research Questions:

How has “Social Media” and its platforms helped women of colour to pressurize the beauty industry to become more inclusive ?

What is the current standard of beauty and how does this standard impact black women?

Do cosmetic brands really care about representation/equality for black British women or is it all for financial gain ?

Research paper/journals/articles:

  • Fetto, F. (2019). The beauty industry is still failing black women | Funmi Fetto. [online] the Guardian. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2019/sep/29/funmi-fetto-happy-in-my-skin-beauty-industry-diversity [Accessed 13 Oct. 2019]
  • Banks, I. (2000). Hair matters : beauty, power, and Black women’s consciousness. New York : New York University Press.
  • Evans, P. C., & McConnell, A. R. (2003). Do racial minorities respond in the same way to mainstream beauty standards? Social comparison processes in Asian, Black, and White women. Self & Identity, 2(2), 153-167.
  • Gleason-Allured, J. (2016). Is the beauty industry listening to multicultural consumers? People of color face difficulties in finding the right products, creating both frustration and new innovation. Global Cosmetic Industry, 184(4), 42-46.
  • Muller, M.G. (2017, September 19). How Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Is Ushering in a New Era of Inclusivity in the Beauty Industry. W Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.wmagazine.com/story/how-rihanna-fenty-beauty-changing-beauty-industry.

– Wilson, C.C. & Gutierrez, F. (1995). Advertising and people of color. In Dines G. & Humez, J. (Ed.), Gender, Race, Class in Media: A text-reader (pp. 283-292). Sage: Thousand Oaks, CA.

– Nast, C. (2016). Social Media Is Taking the Beauty Industry By Storm. [online] Allure. Available at: https://www.allure.com/story/social-media-impact-on-beauty-industry# [Accessed 31 Oct. 2019].

Finally, explain techniques you have used or might begin to implement to address these fears.

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Instruct-(AC-8)-Journal-Interview Process

Write in APA format, 12 font size, Times Roman

  • Explain what you think of your communication, public speaking, and interviewing skills and how it applies to your professional career goals.
  • Explain any fears or anxiety related to public speaking.
  • Finally, explain techniques you have used or might begin to implement to address these fears.

What cases from the book or mentioned in lecture apply here. Describe each case and their application?

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Law Scenarios Mid-Term

Spring 2020

For each of the scenarios below, answer the questions using your knowledge of media law and case law. Address the issue from both the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s view point. Define the terms you use and cite cases (and describe them specifically as to how they fit this case) we’ve discussed or read about in class, or other cases that you might be aware of. Detail is important here. Back up the following scenarios from a legal perspective, not your own.

Address these with each scenario….

  1. What is the case about specifically? (For example is a First Amendment case, a libel case, a copyright case, a FOIA issue, etc…). Define the issue. Be very specific.
  2. What cases from the book or mentioned in lecture apply here. Describe each case and their application?
  3. How could the plaintiff win? How could the defendant win?
  4. Define the legal terms you use in each scenario using your own words.
  5. With every answer, detail is important… be specific.
  6. Make sure not to use your opinion, but your legal knowledge.

Each answer should be a minimum of two pages. Some questions may require more like four pages to answer in full. Answer all three scenarios. Grammar counts for 10% of your grade. The rest of your grade goes towards answering the different questions that come up with each scenario.

 

SCENARIO 1

Sheila and Tom were getting divorced. They had two children. The divorce was particularly complex and acrimonious. During the course of the divorce, Sheila argued that she should have custody of the children because Tom had sexually abused the children when they were younger. Tom denied the abuse allegations and argued that Sheila was an unfit mother because she had a nasty temper and drank too much. After many months of litigation, the court eventually awarded custody of the children to Tom. The local newspaper ran a story about the divorced and custody ruling with the headline: “Losing custody to a ‘child molester.” Tom then sued the paper for libel.

  1. What is the case about specifically? (For example is a First Amendment case, a libel case, a copyright case, a FOIA issue, etc…). Define the issue. Be very specific.
  2. What cases from the book or mentioned in lecture apply here. Describe each case and their application?
  3. How could the plaintiff win? How could the defendant win?
  4. Define the legal terms you use in each scenario using your own words.
  5. With every answer, detail is important… be specific.
  6. Make sure not to use your opinion, but your legal knowledge.

Evaluate whether Tom has a good libel claim. What factors would matter in deciding whether Tom might win or lose?

 

SCENARIO 2

Trevor Noah (comedian and host of The Daily show) hosted a rally—the Rally to Restore Sanity—on the National Mall (in Washington D.C. where the statues and memorials are). Assume for the purposes of this scenario that the following are true representations of what happened:

Noah wrote an inspiring speech about the importance of logic and rationality as crucial tools in political discussion and debate. He also lamented the lack there of in most modern political debate and poked fun at several prominent commentators. Noah’s speech was written down on paper and he read it at the rally word-for-word.

During the course of the performance, Noah stood in front of a giant screen upon which was displayed several 20 second clips of various Fox News shows featuring various hosts and commentators, such as Bill O’Reilly, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin, Megyn Kelly and others. Noah mocked the people in the clips as each was played, noting the contradictions in their statements.

Comedy Central (the TV station that broadcasts Noah’s show recorded the entire event and played the recording on the air.

Jennifer, a D.C.-area college student, also recorded the event on her digital camera. She immediately posted her video of the entire event on her blog.

Please evaluate:

  1. Does Noah have a copyright infringement claim against anyone?
  2. Does Fox News have a copyright infringement claim against Jennifer?
  3. Does Comedy Central have a copyright infringement claim against Jennifer?
  4. Does Jennifer have a copyright infringement claim against Comedy Central?

If there are any additional facts you think you need to know to make a determination, please say what those facts are and how they would help you decide?

Also, address these issues…

  1. What is the case about specifically? (For example is a First Amendment case, a libel case, a copyright case, a FOIA issue, etc…). Define the issue. Be very specific.
  2. What cases from the book or mentioned in lecture apply here. Describe each case and their application?
  3. How could the plaintiff win? How could the defendant win?
  4. Define the legal terms you use in each scenario using your own words.
  5. With every answer, detail is important… be specific.
  6. Make sure not to use your opinion, but your legal knowledge.

 

SCENARIO 3

Duane Benson, a solider from Lake Wobegon, MN, was killed in June by an IED in Iraq. His body was returned to Minnesota and Duane’s parents announced plans in the local paper, the Lake Wobegon Herald, for a funeral at the Luther church with burial to follow at the town’s lakeside cemetery.

Less than twenty-four hours after the announcement of a funeral plans for Duane Benson, the Reverend Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka posted a notice on the church’s website that members of the congregation planned to travel to Minnesota to protest at the Benson funeral ceremony. The notice came as no surprise. The Westboro Baptist group engages in protests at funeral and burial ceremonies from many soldiers killed in combat to show its hatred of America’s alleged tolerance of homosexuality. The Westboro group views homosexuality as an abomination condemned by the Bible.

When word got out of the Westboro gang was coming to Lake Wobegon, a group of townspeople met to plan a counter-demonstration designed to show their disgust with Phelps and his group’s agenda.

Duane’s funeral took place on a beautiful July afternoon. After a service at the church that brought most of the hundred or so funeral-goers to tears, a motorcade drove the mile to Lake Wobegon Lakeside Cemetery. What they saw as they proceeded through the cemetery gates made the mourners cringe. Gathered on a public sidewalk bordering the cemetery were about a dozen protesters carrying signs that read “God hates America,” “God Hates Fags,” “Thank God for IEDs,” and “Duane, Rot in Hell!: The group included two children, including a toddler wearing a diaper made out of an American flag and seven0year-old who, following the commands of an adult, was dumping pig manure on an American flag.

Duane’s burial plot was about 200 feet from the protest. As Pastor Ingkvist said prayers and the coffin was lowered into the ground, mourners could hear in the background the Westboro demonstrators chanting, “Welcome to Hell, Duane!” The mourners were also surprised to see, at the same time, a pontoon boat full of Lake Wobegonians cruise by the cemetery, about 199 feet from the shore. The boat deck with a banner reading, “We Love You, Duane!” Several members of the local barbershop quartet, assembled on the pontoon, broke into a stirring rendition of “Amazing Grace” in an attempt to drown out the chanting of the Westvoro demonstrators gathered by the cemetery fence. The adult members of the Westboro protest group were arrested after the burial service by Lake Wobegon’s police chief, Darryl Tolvesrud. Chief Tolvesrud charged the group with: (1) disturbing the peace (chanting during the service), (2) flag manipulation (diaper wearing and dumping manure on a flag), (3) child abuse (ordering a child to dump manure on a flag), (4) creating a public nuisance (based on the dumping of the pig manure), and (5) conducting a demonstration during a funeral or burial service. The latter charge was based on a Minnesota statute, enacted in response to previous Phelps protests, that prohibits “any demonstration within 300 feet of a church, cemetery, or other place in which a funeral or burial service takes place in the period from one hour before the service to one-half hour after the service.”

No charges were brought against any of the person on the pontoon demonstrating their support for the Benson family.

On month later, the Benson family filed suit against Phelps. The suit sought damages of $5 million for intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Please discuss the First Amendment issues raised by the criminal and civil lawsuit brought against Westboro Baptist members.

  1. What is the case about specifically? (For example is a First Amendment case, a libel case, a copyright case, a FOIA issue, etc…). Define the issue. Be very specific.
  2. What cases from the book or mentioned in lecture apply here. Describe each case and their application?
  3. How could the plaintiff win? How could the defendant win?
  4. Define the legal terms you use in each scenario using your own words.
  5. With every answer, detail is important… be specific.
  6. Make sure not to use your opinion, but your legal knowledge.

What do you think about how the treatment of sex and violence in the ratings system? Should it be changed, and if so, how so?

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I would send you my log-in to My FAU but the responses need to be sent to me with the main post so I can post it after I read the work**
After watching clips of This Film is Not Yet Rated, author an original post, of at least 350-words, relating one or more points raised in the documentary to course readings, then author at least 150-words replies to two different colleagues’ posts. Note that greetings and effusive or general praise for a given post do not count toward word-count requirement nor do they take the place of thoughtful engagement with the ideas themselves. Original posts and replies must feature proper spelling, complete sentences, and, generally, correct grammar. Rules of Netiquette must also be followed.

Questions to consider may include, but are not limited to the following:
Were you aware of the more restrictive ratings given to films featuring sexuality compared to violence? Is the normalization of violence, compared to the taboo nature of consenting sexuality, problematic?
Do you know anyone who is more uncomfortable with displays of affection or sex than violence?
Can you think of recent film experiences that shows how some are more concerned with sex compared to violence?
What do you think about how the treatment of sex and violence in the ratings system? Should it be changed, and if so, how so?
Should all sex be treated the same in a given rating system?
How does the more restrictive treatment of sex compared to violence relate to the idea of cultural hegemony?
Should consensual, sexually explicit content be given more restrictive ratings than violent content?
Is media violence a serious issue we should concern ourselves with?
Given the impact advertisement has on consumption—our consumer choices—on what grounds can we say that entertainment media has no or limited influence on society?
Should all forms of violence be treated the same? What are the differences between representations of violence and why do those differences matter or not matter?
Should bloodless violence receive more restrictive or less restrictive ratings than real-life portrayals of violence? What about entertaining portrayals of violence?
Is sympathetic or cathartic violence edifying in a way that entertaining violence isn’t? Should the two be rated the same?

Research and analyze professional opportunities in the media and creative industries.

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Length: 2500 words excluding references Research report setting out a strategic plan for starting and developing a career in the creative industries (with reference to a specific sector of your choice) First, your report should provide an account of employment opportunities, roles and pathways into a specific sector. It should detail the skills and experience required for the particular job/jobs you are interested in and explain what are the entry level positions or other entry routes (including informal ones) that might lead to this position, relating them to your own current level of skills and experience, as appropriate. Second, based on the evidence set out above, it should formulate a plan of action for getting started as a professional in the sector that you’re interested in. This can take many forms, ranging from freelancing and portfolio working to starting a business or applying for work at a company. For most students, the point of this assignment is for you to be able to research assess the current state of the sector, the employment opportunities, and make a clear case for which strategies are suitable for you, based on your own individual skills, experience and goals, as well as on the realities of the sector itself. As such, the second part of this report will be written in the first person. However, if you have no intention of entering the creative industries, it is possible for you to write the report from a more distanced standpoint, providing recommendations for a would be entrant to the creative industries, rather than for you specifically. If you have undertaken a placement, then your report should draw extensively on the primary research you have carried out during the placement. It should also draw on at least 5 secondary sources. If you have not undertaken a placement, your report should still draw on some kind of primary research, based on workplace observation or interviews. In addition you should show evidence that you have consulted at least 10 secondary sources.
Course Learning Outcomes to be met through this Brief:

Research and analyze professional opportunities in the media and creative industries.

Reflect upon how you might best develop and position your own projects, skills and professional plans in relation to these models and contexts.

Research using qualitative methods and professional sources. Note that these are the general learning outcomes for the course that are relevant to this assignment. However, for more specific guidance on what to include in your report please consult: 1. The Assessment Presentation Guide and Report Structure Guide sheets on Moodle. 2. The checklist and assessment criteria for this assignment below.
Equipment/Facilities/Resources required: University libraries and databases.
Estimated Hours for completion: 100
Appearance and Format All assignments should be typed, double-spaced, in 12p Times or similar font, with 3cm margins. All submitted work should be proofread and spell-checked thoroughly, with all references cited in the Harvard System (http://www.gre.ac.uk/studyskills/referencing).
Assessment checklist: Does the report present a coherent set of options and strategies? Support: Is the plan realistic and credible, supported by data? Sector: Is the sector clearly defined? Do you locate the role(s) you’re investigating in the professional context (e.g., through trade sources, practitioner-interviews, etc.)? Are the references relevant and used appropriately (e.g., you reference trade publications and other industry sources, books, journal articles, or news reporting)? Is it well written and proofread, with correct citations and a list of references (Harvard style) at the end?
Have you included your research tasks (2 individual and 1 group) as appendices?
Assessment Criteria: Plan of Action Support Analysis References Style 1st (70+)
Very clear plan of action.
You deploy primary and secondary data in a compelling way to support your case.
You offer a nuanced and full account of the sector, employment opportunities and a range of potential options for gaining entry to the sector
Your source materials are varied, current, and clearly relevant to your topic, demonstrating an independent approach.
Written in an engaging, accessible style, free of presentational errors, referenced in correct Harvard Style. Correct use of report template.
2:1 (60-69)
Plan of action noted, with some room for clarification.
You use primary and secondary data well, with room for improvement.
You provide a clear account of the sector, employment opportunities and a range of potential options for gaining entry to the sector
Your sources support your claims well, showing that you’ve done extensive research.
Your style is polished, with only minor errors of presentation and referencing.
2:2 (50-59)
Plan of action present, but need further articulation.
Primary and/or secondary data present, could be deployed better or more extensively.
You present the sector, employment opportunities and options, but clarification is needed.
You have done research, but with evident gaps.
Some errors of presentation and referencing.
3rd (40-49)
Plan of action only partially presented.
Limited or little use of data and references.
You have a partial account of the sector, employment opportunities and options, missing key aspects.
The use of sources is unclear, or too narrow to qualify as research at this level.
Noticeable shortcomings in presentation and referencing, errors present.
Fail (30-39)
Vague, confusing plan of action.
Insufficient use of data to support argument.
Missing many key elements relating to sector, employment opportunities and options.
Insufficient evidence of research.
Critical problems of presentation and referencing, many errors throughout.
Serious Fail (-29)
No plan of No use of data No reference No evidence of Severe,
action. to support argument.
to sector, employment opportunities or options.
research sources.
numerous errors, compromising readability. No use of Harvard Style.

Find additional sources which provide information about the policy statements which should be covered in three policies for the Employee Handbook.

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Project #1: Employee Handbook

Company Background & Operating Environment

Red Clay Renovations is an internationally recognized, awarding winning firm that specializes in the renovation and rehabilitation of residential buildings and dwellings. The company specializes in updating homes using “smart home” and “Internet of Things” technologies while maintaining period correct architectural characteristics. Please refer to the company profile (file posted in Week 1 > Content > CSIA 413 Red Clay Renovations Company Profile.docx) for additional background information and information about the company’s operating environment.

Policy Issue & Plan of Action

The company has grown substantially over the past few years. The current Employee Handbook was created from a set of templates purchased from a business services firm. The policies in the handbook were reviewed by the company’s attorney at the time of purchase. The attorney raised no objections at that time. During a recent legal review, the company’s corporate counsel advised that the company update the Employee Handbook to better address its current operating environment. The Chief Executive Officer has tasked the Chief of Staff to oversee the handbook updates including obtaining all necessary approvals from the Corporate Governance Board.

The Chief of Staff met with the full IT Governance Board to discuss the required policy updates. (The IT Governance Board is responsible for providing oversight for all IT matters within the company). The outcome of that meeting was an agreement that the CISO and CISO staff will update and/or create IT related policies for the employee handbook. These policies include:

  • Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology
  • Bring Your Own Device Policy
  • Digital Media Sanitization, Reuse, & Destruction Policy

 

Your Task Assignment

As a staff member supporting the CISO, you have been asked to research what the three policies should contain and then prepare an “approval draft” for each one. No single policy should exceed two typed pages in length so you will need to be concise in your writing and only include the most important elements for each policy.

The policies are to be written for EMPLOYEES and must explain employee obligations and responsibilities. Each policy must also include the penalties for violations of the policy and identify who is responsible for compliance enforcement.

Your “approval drafts” will be submitted to the IT Governance Board for discussion and vetting. If the board accepts your policies, they will then be reviewed and critiqued by all department heads and executives before being finalized by the Chief of Staff’s office. The policies will also be subjected to a thorough legal review by the company’s attorneys. Upon final approval by the Corporate Governance Board, the policies will be adopted and placed into the Employee Handbook.

Research:

  1. Review the table of contents and relevant chapters in the Certified Information Privacy Professional textbook to find information about legal and regulatory drivers.
  2. Review the remaining course readings.
  3. Review the sample policies and procedures provided in Week 3.
  4. Find additional sources which provide information about the policy statements which should be covered in three policies for the Employee Handbook.

Write:

  1. Prepare briefing package with approval drafts of the three IT related policies for the Employee Handbook. Your briefing package must contain the following:
  • Executive Summary
  • “Approval Drafts” for
    • Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology
    • Bring Your Own Device Policy
    • Digital Media Sanitization, Reuse, & Destruction Policy

As you write your policies, make sure that you address security issues using standard cybersecurity terminology (e.g. 5 Pillars of IA, 5 Pillars of Information Security). See the resources listed under Course Resources > Cybersecurity Concepts Review for definitions and terminology.

  1. Use a professional format for your policy documents and briefing package. A recommended format is provided in the assignment template file (see the recommended template under Course Resources).
  2. You must include a cover page with the assignment title, your name, and the due date. Your reference list must be on a separate page at the end of your file. These pages do not count towards the assignment’s page count.
  3. Common phrases do not require citations. If there is doubt as to whether or not information requires attribution, provide a footnote with publication information or use APA format citations and references.
  4. You are expected to write grammatically correct English in every assignment that you submit for grading. Do not turn in any work without (a) using spell check, (b) using grammar check, (c) verifying that your punctuation is correct and (d) reviewing your work for correct word usage and correctly structured sentences and paragraphs.
  5. Consult the grading rubric for specific content and formatting requirements for this assignment.

Submit For Grading

Submit your Employee Handbook approval draft in MS Word format (.docx or .doc file) for grading using your assignment folder. (Attach the file.)