Professional Ethics: Case Studies in Data Privacy and AI

Overview:

A case study approach to understanding privacy considerations for CPAs. Data privacy is a crucial area of professional ethics and legal compliance that CPAs have clear responsibilities for. CPAs are both providers and receivers of “personal information,” and understanding our responsibilities ethically and legally is paramount, especially as our use of artificial intelligence increases. This on-demand course will use case studies to explore what CPAs need to understand and make actionable around privacy.

Participants will gain an understanding of the ethical and legal implications of handling personal data, particularly in the context of emerging technologies. The session will also provide practical insights into how to navigate privacy issues and help toward compliance with current regulations. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with actionable strategies to protect privacy, enhance trust with clients, and uphold the integrity of the accounting profession.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define personal information, data privacy, data security
• Differentiate between privacy and confidentiality
• Identify privacy obligations to one’s stakeholders
• Discuss the emerging regulatory and legislative requirements in the privacy space
• Discuss the potential consequences of a data breach for CPAs and CPA firms
• Apply data breach mitigation techniques
• Define artificial intelligence
• Identify best practices for responsible AI use with a privacy perspective
• Identify ethical requirements as it relates to privacy and artificial intelligence
• Identify best practices for data management

Who Will Benefit: 

 This course will benefit CPAs and professionals looking to gain a greater understanding of the data privacy space and best practices for data management.