General Ethical Responsibilities Flashcards
It deals with protecting fundamental human rights and one’s right to autonomy. It is essential to minimize the adverse effects of information systems, including threats to health, safety, and privacy.
Contribute to society and human well-being
harm starts with careful consideration of potential impacts on those likely to be affected. When harm is an intentional part of the system, everyone involved must ensure that the harm is ethically justified and minimized
Avoid harm
Transparency and disclosing a system’s relevant capabilities, limitations, and potential risks of a system to the appropriate person is impotant.
Be honest and trustworthy
Discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, disability, and other related factors concerns this ethical responsibility
Be fair and act not to discriminate
Communmication tecnology enables the collection and exchange of personal information resulting in an increased potential for privacy violations of individuals and groups
Respect privacy
Protection of confidential information such as trade secrets, client data, financial information, and research data is an ethical responsibility. It is advised to thoughtfully consider whether such information is consistent with the law
Honor confidentiality