Addressing Ethical Issues in Information Technology
Pick a technology that you use daily and describe an ethical concern that stems from it. Then, describe how the concern could be lessened through a code of professional ethics governing the use/application of the technology. Are there any shortcomings or challenges to making your proposed solution work?
Pick a technology that you use daily – if possible, use the same technology you discussed in above and describe an ethical concern that stems from it. Then, describe how the concern could be lessened through redesigning the technology in a more ethical way. Are there any shortcomings or challenges to making your proposed solution work?
Select one of the codes of ethics for information professionals provided, summarize it, and then answer these 5 questions about it:
What kind of ethical concerns does the code highlight as most important?
Can you identify any language that sounds like a “utilitarian”, “deontological”, or “virtue” approach to ethics?
Does it provide specific guidelines or just general statements?
Does it provide any enforcement or “teeth” in case the ethical code is violated?
Do you think a professional would be compelled to follow this, and would it help resolve ethical dilemmas related to information technology? Why or why not?
