Examiner’s comments

Criterion	A	B	C	D	Total
Marks available	4	6	8	8	26
Marks awarded	4	4	8	8	24

General comments

Criterion B requires more depth in the description of the process.

Criterion C and criterion D are well done.

Criterion A: The issue and stakeholder(s)

The issue of privacy has been described. The patient has been identified as the primary stakeholder and the relationship of the patient to the IT system has been described.

Criterion B: The IT concepts and processes

There is not a lot of information about IT concepts beyond the article but a reasonable attempt has been made to relate the IT system to the issue presented in criterion A.

Using the “best-fit” approach to marking, 4 marks are awarded.

Criterion C: The impact of the social/ethical issue(s) on stakeholders

Overall, a balanced, detailed consideration of the advantages and limitations from the viewpoints of various stakeholders. The impacts have been analysed and evaluated. ITGS terminology has been used appropriately.

Criterion D: A solution to a problem arising from the article

Encryption has been explained as a solution to safeguard the patients’ privacy against hackers. The evaluation addresses both its strengths and possible weaknesses. Appropriate and concise use of IT terms.