Data Privacy & Ethics

Catalog description

Rarely a day goes by without a social or ethical issue concerning analytics in the news. In this class, we’re going to tackle these topics head-on. We’ll be exploring two important societal aspects of analytics systems: privacy and fairness. We’ll look at the foundational theoretical underpinnings of each in practical context, and look at approaches to tackling the challenges they present grounded in technology, regulatory and organizational methods. This is an intensive module, and preparation, debate and engagement will be vital.