CYB 410 Module Two Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Comparing Privacy Protection Laws
Overview
Protecting personal information is an increasingly relevant issue facing both companies and individuals. In response to this, state legislation is evolving in an attempt to increase customer protections. At the federal level, the Privacy Act of 1974 governs the personally identifiable information of individuals maintained by federal agencies. A need grew for legislation at the state level for additional consumer protections that federal regulations did not encompass. Because of the more needs-based way these laws developed, there is significant variation in currently established state laws.
In this activity, you will explore the privacy protection laws of multiple states. When researching the laws in your own state, include such terms in your search as security breach notification, attorney general, privacy protection law, etc.
Prompt
After reviewing the resources for this module, address the critical elements listed below.
- Comparing Privacy Protection Laws
- What state from the provided resources offers the best privacy protection laws for consumers?
- How do these privacy protection laws compare to the state you live in? Include at least one source for your research.
- As a consumer, would you change anything about the privacy protection laws in the state you live in?
- Does reviewing the notifications of breaches from the state of California make you think twice about your consumer habits? Why or why not?
What to Submit
Your submission should be 2–3 pages in length. Use double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Any citations should be cited according to APA style. Use a file name that includes the course code, the assignment title, and your name—for example, CYB_123_Assignment_Firstname_Lastname.docx.
Module Two Activity Rubric
| Criteria | Proficient (100%) | Needs Improvement (70%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparing Privacy Protection Laws: Best | Explains what state from the provided resources offers the best privacy protection laws for consumers | Addresses “Proficient” criteria, but there are gaps in clarity, logic, or detail | Does not address critical element, or response is irrelevant | 22.5 |
| Comparing Privacy Protection Laws: Compare | Explains how these privacy protection laws compare to the state you live in and includes at least one source | Addresses “Proficient” criteria, but there are gaps in clarity, logic, or detail | Does not address critical element, or response is irrelevant | 22.5 |
| Comparing Privacy Protection Laws: Change | Explains whether you, as a consumer, would change anything about the privacy protection laws in the state you live in | Addresses “Proficient” criteria, but there are gaps in clarity, logic, or detail | Does not address critical element, or response is irrelevant | 22.5 |
| Comparing Privacy Protection Laws: Consumer Habits | Explains whether reviewing the notifications of breaches from the state of California makes you think twice about your consumer habits, and justifies response | Addresses “Proficient” criteria, but there are gaps in clarity, logic, or detail | Does not address critical element, or response is irrelevant | 22.5 |
| Articulation of Response | Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or organization | Submission has some errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas | Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas | 10 |
| Total: | 100% |