Instructor Resource
Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
Case Notes
Chapter 15: HRIS Privacy and Security
Practical Applications of an Information Privacy Plan Summary
Case Summary
XYZ University is a medium-sized tertiary education provider in the state of Queensland,
Australia. In undertaking its normal business of teaching, learning, and research, the university
collects, stores, and uses “personal information”—that is, anything that identifies a person’s
identity.
Case Analysis
Although it is clear that HRISs have numerous benefits in organizations, this case considers
Sample Answers to Case Questions
1. Do you believe that a program of HR metrics and workforce analytics might be useful in
Regional Hospital? If so, why?
Yes, because first it will help to identify metrics of importance to decision-making
Instructor Resource
Kavanagh and Johnson, Human Resource Information Systems: Basics, Applications, and Future Directions, 4e
SAGE Publishing, 2018
2. What opportunities do you see regarding “where” and “how” metrics and analytics might be
applied in this organization?
With regard to the above scenarios, you need to decide the following:
1. What information privacy principles (IPPs) have been breached?
Scenario 2
Tom gave an unauthorized disclosure of information to Christine.
Scenario 3
Brad should not have looked up Janet’s personal information (unauthorized access