Unit 1 – Computer and Information Ethics

Question 1

Ethics 101

Study of general nature of morals and moral choices

Answer 1

Ethics

Question 2

Ethics 101

What’s considered right and wrong

Answer 2

Morals

Question 3

Ethics 101

Formal, written standards interpreted by the courts, enforced by government

Answer 3

Laws

Question 4

Ethics 101

Morals and standards you set for yourself, developed due to upbringing, surrounds, friends, environment, religion, culture, experiences, etc.

Answer 4

Personal Ethics

Question 5

Ethics Systems

No universal moral truth

Example: Believe eating
dogs in is wrong in Canada

Answer 5

Relativism

Question 6

Ethics Systems

God is all-knowing and sets moral standards

Example: Ten Commandments

Answer 6

Divine Command Theory

Question 7

Ethics Systems

Actions are judged by the consequences

Example: Torture for interrogation

Answer 7

Utilitarianism

Question 8

Ethics Systems

We have rights and moral duties that apply to all

Example: Freedom of speech

Answer 8

Deontology (Duty-Based)

Question 9

Ethics Systems

Morals are internal, goodness that comes from within you is better

Example: Volunteering vs. forced community service

Answer 9

Virtue Ethics (you)

Question 10

Breaches

• Isn’t necessarily illegal
• Doesn’t conform to standards

Answer 10

Unethical Behavior

Question 11

Breaches

• No sense of right or wrong
• No concern for moral outcome

Answer 11

Amoral Behavior

Question 12

Solutions

Looking to happiness as a driver for action instead of treating dysfunction and problems

Answer 12

Positive Psychology

Question 13

Solutions

People who report unethical business practices

Answer 13

Whistle Blower

Question 14

• Technology is changing quickly; faster than rules, law and ethics can adapt
• We don’t have past experience to help in the new scenarios that happen
• Ethics is never clear-cut
• People have different opinions

Answer 14

Ethics in Computing

Question 15

Ethics in Computing

Keywords: Internet of Things, Embedded Computers, Robotics

Individuals vs. Government

Answer 15

Issue 1: Social Justice – What’s right for AI?

Question 16

Ethics in Computing

Keywords: Printed products, copyright, copying other companies

Regulated vs. Unregulated

Answer 16

Issue 2: Intellectual Property – 3D printing

Question 17

Ethics in Computing

Keywords: Implanted microchips, tracking humans, personal privacy

Benefit society/security vs. Invasion of privacy

Answer 17

Issue 3: Privacy – Human Microchips

Question 18

Ethics in Computing

Keywords: Outer space, country ownership, private ownership, asteroids, the moon

Belongs to humans vs. Private entities (if launched something to space,

Answer 18

Issue 4: Property Rights – Outer Space Tech

Question 19

Ethics in Computing

Keywords: Free speech, Chinese Government, censorship, basic human right, international laws

Comply with local laws (unethical) vs. Stand for what’s right

Answer 19

Issue 5: Electronic Information Access – Business Abroad

Question 20

Ethics in Computing

Keywords: Hacktivism, civil disobedience, social injustice personal data protection, hacking

Illegal (any type of hacking) vs. It’s just civil disobedience (Anonymo

Answer 20

Issue 6: Computer Abuse – For the greater good