IT3080.10 – Social Impact of Information Technology

This subject prepares students for industry transition by examining the social, ethical, and professional issues surrounding Information Technology in modern society, including the impact of emerging technologies on privacy, security, employment, and economic structures. Students explore intellectual property, technological disruption, big data, data mining, artificial intelligence ethics, responsible innovation, and the ACS Code of Ethics, evaluating technology from user, organisational, and societal perspectives while considering its technical capabilities and limitations. By the end of the subject, students are prepared for industry transition by applying ethical reasoning and professional judgement to support responsible, secure, and sustainable technology practices in professional environments.