Advocating Ethical Data Management and Security

Authors

  • Anil Kumar Bayya  Department of Business Analytics (CS), Lewis University, Testworx, Romeoville, IL, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT225541

Keywords:

Ethical Data Management, Data Security, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cloud Security, Advanced Encryption, Secure Transactions, Intrusion Detection.

Abstract

Digital transformation underpins modern enterprise architectures, driving innovation and operational efficiency across diverse sectors such as fintech, healthcare IT, industrial automation, and e-learning. The exponential increase in digital data generation and processing necessitates sophisticated, scalable infrastructures that accommodate high throughput, distributed storage, and real-time analytics. However, the acceleration of digital integration has concurrently exposed systemic vulnerabilities in data privacy, cybersecurity, and ethical governance. Organizations leveraging big data, machine learning pipelines, and cloud-native applications must address the inherent risks of unauthorized access, data breaches, and algorithmic bias. This paper advocates for the integration of advanced ethical frameworks and technical safeguards into the data lifecycle to ensure end-to-end integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance. At the core of our technical analysis is the recognition that digital data is a strategic asset that demands rigorous protection measures beyond conventional security paradigms. Modern digital ecosystems—characterized by microservices architectures, container orchestration, and serverless computing—facilitate rapid data acquisition and dissemination. However, such distributed systems often outpace traditional security controls and regulatory mechanisms, leaving exploitable gaps. High-profile cyberattacks, including ransomware intrusions and sophisticated advanced persistent threats (APTs), have underscored the limitations of legacy systems in safeguarding sensitive information. These incidents highlight the critical need for integrating automated threat intelligence, anomaly detection algorithms, and continuous security monitoring to mitigate risks dynamically. Emphasizing data stewardship, our approach calls for a dual focus on technical rigor and ethical responsibility, ensuring that data is managed as a critical asset reflecting both organizational value and individual privacy rights.

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Anil Kumar Bayya, " Advocating Ethical Data Management and Security " International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology(IJSRCSEIT), ISSN : 2456-3307, Volume 8, Issue 4, pp.396-417, July-August-2022. Available at doi : https://doi.org/10.32628/CSEIT225541