...------------------------------------------------- Computer Ethics Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the behavior of a group or individual. Therefore, computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers. Some common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society. For example, while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content, computer ethics would suggest that it is wrong to do so without the author's approval. And while it may be possible to access someone's personal information on a computer system, computer ethics would advise that such an action is unethical. As technology advances, computers continue to have a greater impact on society. Therefore, computer ethics promotes the discussion of how much influence computers should have in areas such as artificial intelligence and human communication. As the world of computers evolves, computer ethics continues to create ethical standards that address new issues raised by new technologies. Computer Ethics is a part of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct.[1] Margaret Anne Pierce, a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computers at Georgia Southern University has categorized the ethical decisions related to computer technology and usage into 3 primary influences: ...
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...Business Code of Ethics Evaluation PHL/323 June 25, 2012 Marcia Hotchkiss Business Code of Ethics Evaluation Brink’s is a secure logistics company who provides many different services to customers around the world. Brink’s mission is to provide end-to-end secure logistics worldwide driven by outstanding people and information technology (Brink's, 2012, para. 2). This means Brink’s transports, processes, and stores money and valuables for its customers all over the world. The most prominent portion of the company are the trucks seen by the public servicing customers on a daily basis, but many people do not see the variety of services Brink’s provides behind closed doors. In many cases Brink’s is the main, virtual vault, vault for many large banks around the world. They process deposits of cash and coin as well as pack change orders for businesses who are customers of the banks who employ Brink’s services. Brink’s also provides transportation of valuables, such as jewels, around the world with their Global Services or Air Courier services. Brink’s could not provide these services without having a code of ethics that ensures compliance with laws and to reduce internal loss of customer liability. Ethical System and How it is Used Brink’s ethical system is mostly a duty-based system taken from a legal standpoint due to the nature of its business. Most of the ethical standards Brink’s uses are centered on preventing loss and misuse of company and customer property...
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...CODE OF ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCTS IN ICT INTRODUCTION In today’s model world, technology has become a backbone in each field. It has gained its impact in almost each and every area. With each passing day, new technology is immerged; hence a proper methodology for adopting these technologies should be there, hence there is need for ethics and code ofconduct. “The use of information technology in society is creating a rather unique set of ethical issues that requires the making of new moral choices on the part of society and has spawned special implications for its members.” Technology is neither the only nor necessarily the cause of these issues. These issues initially arise out of the Human Agency. Technology has the capability to augment mental and physical powers of human beings, and hence it stands as a role of co-conspirator. “The hire of power-enhancing capabilities makes technology an inducer of sorts, a necessary but not sufficient underpinning to many of the ethical issues we face today.” [3] WHAT ARE COMPUTER ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT? Computer Ethics refers to the principles that are used for making model decision in regards to the computer technology and computer use. They are nonspecific and wide ranging [1]While Code of Conduct is a summary issued by the board of directors which highlights specific behaviours which are required or forbidden as a condition of on-going employment [2]. Both Ethics and Codes are similar in a way that they try to...
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...The development of a code-of-ethics: IT challenges Geraldetta Lovelace Northcentral University The development of a code-of-ethics: IT challenges The problem to be investigated is the development of a relevant and effective code of ethics to address the ethical use of and the ethical issues related to the use of Information Technology (IT). The use of IT, like every innovation that has the potential to change lives for good, also has the potential for harm, however IT “seems to create more ethical challenges than other kinds of technology” (Brooks, 2010, p. 2). To be proactive, ethical issues involving IT need to be addressed by educational programs as well as businesses and professional IT organizations. Discussed herein are ethical challenges presented by the four issues of concern identified by technology managers: security, privacy, intellectual property and electronic monitoring of employees (Brooks, 2010, pp. 1, 2). Security In this context, security refers to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data by putting protective measures in place to prevent destruction and/or unauthorized use. Security issues involve internal as well as external forces. Hacking is usually thought of as being an external force, but can be an internal force as well. Any act of accessing a computer system and/or information without the authority to do so is considered hacking. Whether the information attained is used for good or evil, is another issue and does not negate that...
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...advancements in society? In order to do so we must understand what is meant by ethics. We then must define the risks that are presented by such technologies as the internet (the technology that will be discussed in this paper). According to http://www.dictionary.com an ethic and I quote, is “a complex of moral precepts held or rules of conduct followed by an individual”. In other words, ethics is the manner in which we conduct ourselves. There are proper ethics and there are unsuitable ethics for all types of situation and publically accessible events, such as the internet, it’s all about how we as a people decide to use said resources. The internet is made up of multiple waves of information that can be easily attained by the most infinitesimal of minds. This is why it is so important that we establish an ethical code for the web. With a code of internet ethics, we can maximize the resourceful information found on the web and minimize the duplication of accredited entries. Recognizing an individual for his or her work is of great importance, so much that www.acm.org emphasizes it. This website states that it is appropriate to “give proper credit for intellectual property” in its code of ethics. One can protect themselves when it comes to technologically entering information. “The internet allows communication with anyone at any time with the click of a button”. If you decide to use the internet try to check the credibility of your information. Also, to escape from intellectual...
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...Computer ethics Computer ethics is a branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should make decisions regarding professional and social conduct. The term "computer ethics" was first coined by Walter Maner in the mid-1970s, but only since the 1990s has it started being integrated into professional development programs in academic settings. The conceptual foundations of computer ethics are investigated by information ethics, a branch of philosophical ethics established by Luciano Floridi. Computer ethics is a very important topic in computer applications. The importance of computer ethics increased through the 1990s. With the growth of the Internet, privacy issues as well as concerns regarding computing technologies such as spyware and web browser cookies have called into question ethical behavior in technology. Identifying issues Identifying ethical issues as they arise, as well as defining how to deal with them, has traditionally been problematic in computer ethics. Some have argued against the idea of computer ethics as a whole. However, Collins and Miller proposed a method of identifying issues in computer ethics in their Paramedic Ethics model. The model is a data-centered view of judging ethical issues, involving the gathering, analysis, negotiation, and judging of data about the issue. In solving problems relating to ethical issues, Davis proposed a unique problem-solving method. In Davis's model, the ethical problem is stated, facts...
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...Unit 5 Michael Bolton IT590 Legal and Ethical Issues in IT January 17, 2014 Dr. Ellen Raineri Kaplan University Part 1 ACM Code of Ethics A council from the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) revised their Code of Ethics in 1992. This Code contains 24 commitments for members to follow personally (Anderson, Johnson, Gotterbarn, & Perrolle, 1993). The ACM Code of Ethics is broken down into four sections with the imperatives listed below them. Section 1 pertains to general moral guidelines, section 2 pertains to guidelines that are more specific, section 3 is organizational leadership imperatives, and section 4 is compliance (Anderson, Johnson, Gotterbarn, & Perrolle, 1993). The moral guidelines section contains contributing to the well-being of humans and society, avoiding harm to people, honesty, fairness, honor property rights and copyrights, and giving credit for intellectual property. The moral guidelines section contains contributing to the well-being of humans and society, avoiding harm to people, honesty, fairness, honor property rights and copyrights, giving credit for intellectual property, respecting others privacy, and honoring confidentiality (Anderson, Johnson, Gotterbarn, & Perrolle, 1993). Section 2 demands that ACM members strive for high quality work, remain competent in their work, know and abide by laws, seek review from professionals, give thorough analysis of systems, honor commitments, aid the public with understanding...
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...1. How can professional codes of ethics help marketers to make the correct choice? Professional codes of ethics offer direction to marketers to make the correct choice. The American Marketing Association’s Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct provides marketers with conceptual guidance regarding ethical values such as honesty and fairness and the rights and duties of parties in the exchange process. The AMA code asks members to apply the basic rule of professional ethics, which is to not knowingly do harm. It also asks members to follow all applicable laws and regulations. 2. Describe the role of the Ethics Officer in a corporation. What are the fundamental building blocks of a good, comprehensive ethics program that is created for the purpose of educating employees? The role of the Ethics Officer is to ensure that the corporation’s ethics and values remain from and center to all employees and in the business practices. Also, Ethics Officer is responsible for the global ethics office, which is created to provide guidance, education and training to all of the employees and to help them comply with the code of ethics in their work environments. 3. What are some of the issues relating to online marketing and ethical conduct? Because of the powerful new technologies such as Internet, today’s sales people are pushy, invasive, and disruptive. Although consumers have complained fiercely to state and federal lawmakers, spam, telemarketing, paid inclusions and other...
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...2 1.Company X has a high code of ethics. These standards are what we expect our employees to follow: a.Dress Code: All employees must wear uniforms that consist of black dress slacks, Polo Shirt (Choice of 3 Colors), black shoes (No logos, or additional colors visible). Company to provide slacks and polo shirts. Visible body piercings are not allowed, except for earrings. Hair must be clean and well kept. Hair Coloring must de natural hues. Visible tattoos must be covered by clothing or by other means. b.Attendance: All employees are to work their scheduled shifts. If you are going be absent or late for work, you must notify your supervisor at least two hours before the start of your scheduled shift. c.Mobile Devices: Personal electronics such as cell phones, tablets, laptops may not be used while at work, unless required for work purposes. Mobile devices may be used during breaks and before and after shifts just not in public areas. d.Internet: All company computers that have internet access are to be used for official company business only. Employees may not use the internet for personal use, i.e. social media. 2.Company X has an extensive training program to make sure that its employees understand what is required of them during their employment. These trainings happen on frequent bases. Three specific Components for an ethics training program. a.Frequency of Trainings: The Training of ethics will occur when any employee...
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...Business Ethics Paper March 4th, 2012 Rasmussen College Business Ethics Professor De La Cruz Brian Meld Business Ethics Paper Imagine you are having a busy day in your office sitting in front of the computer. Data entry is your life; so exciting. All of a sudden, you get a personal email from a relative that says your cousin is on suicide watch at the hospital. This is very personal information and you would like to keep it to yourself. Later in the day, you are walking in the office and someone says “how is your cousin?” How did they know my cousin had something wrong? You have just been a victim of employee surveillance. As long as the software and video equipment has been around, employers have monitored their employees. Employee surveillance is not illegal, but there is a thin line between wrong and right that deserves more analysis: An analysis of employee surveillance in the workplace reveals an ethical issue of spying on employees or protecting employees and the company. When most people think of the word privacy, they are thinking about their personal space and having some time to themselves without someone or something looking in on them. A further definition is required. “A right to privacy can be understood as a right to maintain a certain level of control over the inner spheres of personal information and access to one’s body, capacities, and powers” (Moore, 2008, p.420). Privacy in the workplace might be a restroom break or even sitting alone in a...
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...will give parents the opportunity to strengthen their child’s weaknesses by informing the teacher on what improvements they would like to see. (Cooper, 2007) It also allows the teacher to know whom he/she needs to work more with and how to make the improvements. Allowing parents to access the class website helps keep them informed on what is going on in the classroom and whether or not their child is improving or not. This way parents can help a failing child improve by enforcing the lessons taught at school at home. (Shelly, Gunter, & Gunter, 2012)This will remedy the issue of a working parent who cannot make it to the school because of the hours they work. Parents will be able to access the site from any device that can access the internet, which will show daily progress and assignments, also whether the student is...
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...PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT It is Company X’s commitment to: Provide equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other protected group recognized by applicable federal, state or local laws. Monitor and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning Team Members’ safety. Provide job-related training consistent with the Company’s requirements for Team Members whose needs, capabilities, and desires warrant such training. The Company expects all Team Members/Associates to: Begin work on time and complete a productive, full work day. Exhibit a respectful, nice, and positive attitude toward other Team Associates and to our customers. Comply with the policies, requirements, and procedures adopted by the Company. Follow directions and instructions from their supervisor regarding normal work activity. Not interfere with the orderly work of others and not loiter on company premises while off duty. Unauthorized appearance on company premises while off duty is strongly discouraged and your presence must not interfere with the orderly work of others who are on duty. These expectations should not be interpreted as discouraging any Team Member from presenting a work-related complaint to Greystar management while off duty. Ensure personal...
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...Reference Material on Ethics Books and Book Chapters Baase, S. (1997) A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues in Computing, Prentice Hall. Berleur, J. and Bruunstein, K. (Eds.) (1996) Ethics of Computing: Codes, Spaces for Discussion and Law, Chapman & Hall: London. Berleur, J. and Whitehouse, D. (Eds.) (1997) An Ethical Global Information Society: Cuture and Democracy Revisited (Proceedings of the IFIP WG 9.2/9.5 Corfu International Conference) Chapman & Hall: London. Berleur, J., Duquenoy, P. and Whitehouse, D. (Eds) (1999) Ethics and the Governance of the Internet, IFIP-SIG 9.2.2 (IFIP Framework for the Ethics of Computing), IFIP Press: Laxenburg, Austria Bowman, J.S. and Menzel, D.C. (1998) Teaching Ethics and Values in Public Administration Programs: Innovations, Strategies and Issues, SUNY Press: Albany. Cappel, J.J. and Kappelman, L. (1997) The Year 2000 Problem: An Ethical Perspective, in: Kappelman, L., (Ed.), Year 2000 Problem: Strategies and Solutions from the Fortune 100, International Thomson Computer Press, Boston, 158-163. Floridi, L. (1999) Philosophy and Computing, London: Routledge. Johnson, D.G. and Nissenbaum, H. (1995) Computers, Ethics and Social Values, Prentice Hall. Kallman, E.A. and Grillo, J.P. (1996) Ethical Decision Making and Information Technology: An Introduction with Cases, McGraw Hill. Kaplan, B., Farzanfar, R. and Friedman R.H. (1999) Research and Ethical Issues Arising from Ethnographic Interviews of Patients’...
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...Ethics in Information Technology Dustin Hughson Kaplan University Introduction Ethical theories date back to the times of Socrates and Aristotle, the problem with ethical and moral theories is that information technology was not even a possibility when first developed. Lines can be crossed and personal ambiguity can help people act bolder then he/she may normally want too. Ethical theories are being used more and more to help the professional and computing world handle the rapid change while government and legislation try to catch up. Law and guidelines have been made, but in the haste to create them many are poorly designed and implemented, hurting people that have seemed to do nothing wrong. Information technology is a global profession and increases the difficulty when dealing with different scenarios. Presented with the same scenario an IT professional in Japan may handle it completely different than another professional in the USA. Setting standards and ideals for all computing professionals is key to the continuing growth of information technology. Legal and Ethical Issues The computing professional faces legal and ethical issues in information technology every day. Many of the biggest issues that IT professionals face include the ever growing concern with piracy and ownership of information. Current laws and regulations allow software and intellectual property to be coved by both copyrights and patents. However the bigger concern is how software...
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...THE ETHICS OF GEORGIAN-AMERICAN UNIVERSTY STUDENTS Prepared for Dina Aslamazishvili Prepared by Natia Maisuradze Richard Uriatmkopeli Contents Introduction 3 What is Ethics? 4 The Ethic of GAU Students 5 GAU Code of Ethic 5 Students’ attitude about Trust, Character 5 Students’ Values and Priorities 6 Students Ethical Dilemmas 6 Conclusion 8 Bibliography 9 Appendix 10 Introduction Ethics is becoming an organizational and social priority. Having an ethical person in community means the society has a good citizen at home, at work and in the university. As the ethics is very important concept in modern business the Georgian-American University spread the awareness of the ethics in their courses, in order to make their students aware of the benefit of the ethics and how it will influence their future business occupations. But before ethics effect the students business life it effects students personal life how they use ethics and morality every day. The purpose of this report is to present how ethical are students of Georgina-American University (GAU) , what ethical dilemmas and decisions they face and what are their values and priorities. In preparing this report we surveyed 20 students of Business School, from which 10 were women and 10 where men and we also asked them to make some comments about their decisions. What is Ethics? The field of ethics (or moral philosophy) involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior...
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