Social, Ethical, and Legal Issues Flashcards
principles of right and wrong that individuals use to make choices and guide their behaviour
aspect
ethical
how people and society are affected
aspects
social
knowing the laws, regulations, and legal frameworks and working within those limits
aspects
legal
we need to take _______ by accepting the potential costs, duties, and obligations for our decisions
responsibility
we need to know who takes _______ by providing mechanisms to identify who is responsible if something goes wrong
accountability
need to take on ________ by legally accepting consequences as a result of harming others
liability
we have to ensure _________ by following established procedures and ensuring everyone knows their rights, and that they can appeal
due process
do unto others as you would have them to unto you
golden rule
if an action is not right for everyone to take, then it is not right for anyone (What if everyone did that?)
kants categorical imperative
if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, then it is not right to be taken at any time (What if you kept on doing that?)
descartes’ rules of change
take the action that achieves the higher or greatest value for all concerned (What action achieves the greatest value for all?)
utilitarian principle
take actions that do not have a high cost of failure, even if the probability is low (What is the worst thing that can happen?)
risk aversion
establishes rules for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information that organizations must follow
personal information protection and electronic documents act (PIPEDA)
organizations need ____________ to collect and use customer data, and they cannot refuse service if not given
informed consent
with _______, organizations are not permitted to collect any personal data unless the consumer explicitly gives permission
opt-in
