Abstract: Abstract Smartphones are fundamentally transforming almost all aspects of modern life. This case study examines moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of powerful smartphones that can be used to discreetly capture the activities of unsuspecting people. This case shows how a standard iPh-one, coupled with widely available apps, can be used in a malicious manner to capture sensitive information. Furthermore, this case encourages students to consider issues surrounding privacy, ethics, ambition as well as corporate governance. This case is intended to be used at both the un-dergraduate and graduate levels. This case complements the model curriculum objectives in IS 2010.1, IS 2010.7 Case Summary: InBin, Inc., which was founded by an entrepreneurial minded MIS major, evolved out of a busi-ness school project and into a successful technology company built around the iOS operating en-vironment. The founder is a charismatic and visionary young man that built a company which was admired by many in the tech industry including the leadership at Apple. However, the oper-ating environment that gave rise to his company’s success, also introduced risks that shook the company to its core.

Keywords: 2010.1, 2010.7

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Recommended Citation: Lawrence, C., Balyeat, J., Firth, D. (2013). Privacy and ethics in the age of the smartphone . Information Systems Education Journal, 11(5) pp 28-34. http://isedj.org/2013-11/ ISSN: 1545-679X. (A preliminary version appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2012)