Papers by Widhia K Sukmono
Important decision makings in society are increasingly being conducted by algorithms: from indivi... more Important decision makings in society are increasingly being conducted by algorithms: from individuals’ credit eligibility check, financial aid eligibility to court sentencing. Yet, individuals who are wrongfully affected by algorithmic decision would not be able to question the basis on how the decision was reached, as the inner workings of a system are usually kept confidential by the private companies who developed them (Pasquale, 2015). Algorithmic Accountability, from legal public understandings, is often associated with system transparency (Annany & Crawford, 2016). Being able to inspect into a system is often associated with enhancing system accountability, which is naively taken as an approach to combat the growing risk of algorithmic bias and discriminatory scoring system. The primary objective of this research is to assess the viability of transparency for the purpose of algorithmic accountability. This essay will first present a succinct overview into the complex sphere of algorithmic accountability and algorithmic transparency, highlighting the contending issue of transparency as an ideology towards greater system accountability. Case studies like COMPAS, a recidivism algorithm programmed to forecast crime is accused of unjust racial related bias behaviour, demonstrated the potential harm of algorithmic systems and the need to implement effective accountability measures for algorithmic systems (Angwin et al, 2016). Finally, this research will provide a few key alternative approaches to effectively enhance algorithmic accountability: such as algorithmic randomization, enhancing algorithmic social responsibility and cryptographic commitments.
Data has become the new currency of the digital age, and it may be seemingly impossible to protec... more Data has become the new currency of the digital age, and it may be seemingly impossible to protect our privacy and sensitive information. While individuals may find it extremely easy to upload pictures, comments or videos online. It is actually extremely difficult and possibly impossible to erase it from the internet completely.
This ruling by the European addresses a genuine problem of privacy of individuals in the digital age. The internet has an unforgiving memory that can ruin people’s life. Questions were raised regarding this new directive, whether “the right to be forgotten” can be used as a tool that enables individuals to better control their image and existence on the internet. What societal and practical effect would it create? Is it prone to potential of misuse by individuals or organisation? Or more importantly, is “the right to be forgotten” is really achievable in today’s digital era?
This essay will take a look at the notion of privacy in today’s digital era, argue the validity of the ‘right to be forgotten’ directive, examining whether the ‘right to be forgotten’ is achievable and analyse the various implication of the ruling.
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Cloud computing and big data are arguably the two most disruptive and probably most forces that a... more Cloud computing and big data are arguably the two most disruptive and probably most forces that are rapidly shaping today's information technology sphere. With cloud computing providing an impeccable elastic infrastructure for the rigorous data analytic machine, the two revolutionary technology co-exist to change the very essence of computing and how we interact with data. However, as the world is now on the verge of transitioning to the cloud, it is important to explore key issues behind the two disruptive technologies. This essay will firstly touch on how cloud computing and big data are the two most significant forces in today's IT world. This essay will also explore key issues behind cloud computing and finally analyse the future of cloud computing and big data.
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Papers by Widhia K Sukmono
This ruling by the European addresses a genuine problem of privacy of individuals in the digital age. The internet has an unforgiving memory that can ruin people’s life. Questions were raised regarding this new directive, whether “the right to be forgotten” can be used as a tool that enables individuals to better control their image and existence on the internet. What societal and practical effect would it create? Is it prone to potential of misuse by individuals or organisation? Or more importantly, is “the right to be forgotten” is really achievable in today’s digital era?
This essay will take a look at the notion of privacy in today’s digital era, argue the validity of the ‘right to be forgotten’ directive, examining whether the ‘right to be forgotten’ is achievable and analyse the various implication of the ruling.
Drafts by Widhia K Sukmono
This ruling by the European addresses a genuine problem of privacy of individuals in the digital age. The internet has an unforgiving memory that can ruin people’s life. Questions were raised regarding this new directive, whether “the right to be forgotten” can be used as a tool that enables individuals to better control their image and existence on the internet. What societal and practical effect would it create? Is it prone to potential of misuse by individuals or organisation? Or more importantly, is “the right to be forgotten” is really achievable in today’s digital era?
This essay will take a look at the notion of privacy in today’s digital era, argue the validity of the ‘right to be forgotten’ directive, examining whether the ‘right to be forgotten’ is achievable and analyse the various implication of the ruling.