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Computers:Tools for an Information Age
Chapter 9Social and Ethical Issues in Computing:Doing the Right Thing
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Objectives
Identify the social issues and ethics in computingUnderstand the digital divide social issue and its effect in societyList and describe the workplace issuesDescribe the international and national legal issues
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Objectives
List different methods that are already available for protecting children on the InternetExplain the significance of the ethics in computingExplain the significance of intellectual property rights
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The Digital Divide
Separates the computing haves from the have-notsSeveral initiatives exist to narrow the divide
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Workplace Issues
Healthy computingEmployee monitoringEnvironmental concerns
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Healthy Computing
A number of health questions have been raised Harmful emissions from monitor Eyestrain from monitor Back pain from position of chair and
desk Repetitive strain injury
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Ergonomics
Refers to human factors related to the use of computersErgonomic equipmentErgonomic behavior
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Employee Monitoring
Various tools allow an employer to monitor an employee’s performance Keystroke monitors measure keystrokes per
second Other software tools monitor how long an
employee is away from the computer Monitor the files stored on the hard drive Monitor the sites visited on the Internet
Many companies have policies that notify employees about monitoring practices
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Environmental Concerns
Power consumptionComputer suppliesPC disposal
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Jurisdictional IssuesInternational issues Applying national laws to a world-wide medium is
a difficult process It would be impossible to determine if the content of
every Web site was legal according to the laws of every country
Issues exist over which country’s court has jurisdiction
National issues Issues exist over which locality’s court has
jurisdiction Imposition of sales taxes on Internet transactions
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Protecting Children on the Internet
The Internet offers many opportunities for children There are also unsavory elements on
the Internet
Ways to protect children Blocking software Child monitoring Laws to protect children
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Ethics in Computing
Ethics – standards of moral conduct Used to help determine the proper
course of action in difficult situations
Computing Issues Computer ethics Professional ethics Programmer responsibility Ethical use of computers
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Intellectual Property Rights
Refers to results of intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, or artistic fieldsU.S. Copyright Act provides protection in three areas Copyrights Patents Trademarks