Information Technology Ethics
eBook - ePub

Information Technology Ethics

  1. 256 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Information Technology Ethics

About this book

This book explains moral dilemmas in the IT industry, focusing on a different area of IT ethics. It starts by introducing theories, decision-making models, and the fundamental function of moral leadership in IT companies, followed by ethical obligations related to intellectual property, privacy, professional ethics, and software development. It looks at how IT affects society in terms of accessibility and well-being, including cybersecurity tactics, privacy and data protection legislation, legal and regulatory frameworks, and the moral obligations of IT workers and companies.

Features:

  • Includes extensive examination of IT ethics encompassing fundamental theories
  • Covers foundational concepts, intricate ethical quandaries, and societal ramifications
  • Provides practical guidance with real-world illustrations, case studies, and optimal approaches
  • Integrates cultural perspectives, case studies, and discussions on worldwide legal frameworks, accessibility challenges, and environmental sustainability
  • Reviews the Canadian perspective on IT ethics, exploring the specific legal and ethical landscape of the country

This book is aimed at senior undergraduate and graduate students in computer engineering and IT, as well as professionals.

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Information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781040331996
Edition
0
Topic
Computer Science
Index
Computer Science

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Dedication
  7. Table of Contents
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. About the Author
  11. Chapter 1 An Overview of Ethics in Information Technology
  12. Chapter 2 Ethical Responsibilities for IT Workers and Users
  13. Chapter 3 Computer and Internet Crime: Ethical Implications and Mitigation
  14. Chapter 4 Privacy: Ethical Dimensions in the Digital Age
  15. Chapter 5 Freedom of Expression: Ethical Boundaries in the Digital Realm
  16. Chapter 6 Intellectual Property: Ethical Considerations in the Digital Landscape
  17. Chapter 7 Ethical Software Development and Testing
  18. Chapter 8 The Impact of Information Technology on Society and Well-Being
  19. Chapter 9 Social Networking and Online Communities: Ethical Engagement
  20. Chapter 10 Ethics of IT Governance and Policy
  21. Chapter 11 Risk, Responsibility, and Ethical Accountability in IT
  22. Chapter 12 Ethics in Information Technology in Canada
  23. Chapter 13 AI Ethics in IT: From Design to Practical Implementation
  24. Index