Problem
You work at a company that develops facial recognition software for various applications; a team member points out that shelters for victims of domestic violence are also organizations greatly concerned with the security of their guests and staff, and might have use for this technology. It could ensure that people entering or approaching the shelter are registered guests or staff there and not unwelcome intruders, and could perhaps ald staff in monitoring and analyzing behavior in the shelter environment.
Should this project be pursued? If not, why not? If so, how could it be done ethically? What unique ethical concerns does it raise? What additional facts might be required? What practical steps might you need to take in order to access the information/perspectives needed to manage the ethical landscape of this project?
What are some other ethical issues that any designers/developers of such an application would need to address? As a project team, how might you go about sorting through these ethical issues and addressing them? Which of the ethical issues you have identified would you prioritize, and why?