Embedding information rights into higher education in the UK

ADSHEAD, Deborah (2017). Embedding information rights into higher education in the UK. In: DOMENECH I SORIA, Josep, CINTA VINCENT VELA, Maria, DE LAPOZA, Elena and BLAZQUEZ, Desamparados, (eds.) Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on higher education advances. Editorial Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, 511-519.

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Abstract

Estimates suggest that a data breach costs an organisation over $4 million and that the total global cost of breaches will soon exceed $2 trillion. Hacking is part of the problem but errors in processing by individuals are still the most reported reasons for data breaches in the UK. With predictions of more jobs involving data processing in the future and the exponential growth in accessible personal data, it is increasingly important that this problem is taken more seriously. This Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) sponsored research constitutes stage one of a study into the teaching of Information Rights (IR) in HE across the UK including depth interviews with professional bodies and Pro Vice-Chancellors, and an online survey aimed at Heads of Departments. Though not widespread, the research found instances of IR being taught but some barriers to embedding it across relevant subjects do exist, including: • tutor expertise; • development and consistency of materials; and • competing curriculum development drivers. Most respondents recognised the increasing importance of IR and welcomed ICO support with this but also felt that to improve the situation buy-in would be more likely if it was part of overall management strategy.

Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	3rd International Conference on higher education advances HEAD17 Valencia, Spain, 21-23 June 2017
Departments - Does NOT include content added after October 2018:	Faculty of Science, Technology and Arts > Department of Computing
Identification Number:	https://doi.org/10.4995/HEAD17.2017.6713
Page Range:	511-519
Depositing User:	Jill Hazard
Date Deposited:	17 May 2017 13:36
Last Modified:	18 Mar 2021 05:26
URI:	https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/15743

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