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What are the major ethical issues discussed in the information age?
What are the major ethical issues discussed in the information age?
- Privacy, Accuracy, Property, Accessibility (correct)
- Security, Reliability, Control, Integrity
- Confidentiality, Reliability, Ownership, Availability
- Anonymity, Validity, Rights, Usability
What are the two forces that threaten privacy in the information age?
What are the two forces that threaten privacy in the information age?
- Government regulations and corporate policies
- Data encryption and cybersecurity measures
- Social media and online shopping
- Growth of information technology and increased value of information in decision-making (correct)
What is the conflict concerning privacy in the information age?
What is the conflict concerning privacy in the information age?
- Conflict between personal privacy and the state, society, or related organizations (correct)
- Conflict between privacy laws and corporate interests
- Conflict between individuals and technological devices
- Conflict between different generations' views on privacy
What is the impact of misinformation in the information age?
What is the impact of misinformation in the information age?
What is the first ethical issue mentioned in the text?
What is the first ethical issue mentioned in the text?
Information technologies in the information age only come with advantages, not disadvantages.
Information technologies in the information age only come with advantages, not disadvantages.
The conflict concerning privacy in the information age is between personal privacy and the state, society, or related organizations.
The conflict concerning privacy in the information age is between personal privacy and the state, society, or related organizations.
The growth of information technology does not pose a threat to privacy in the information age.
The growth of information technology does not pose a threat to privacy in the information age.
Misinformation does not have the potential to negatively impact people's lives in the information age.
Misinformation does not have the potential to negatively impact people's lives in the information age.
Decision-makers do not covet information even if acquiring it invades another's privacy in the information age.
Decision-makers do not covet information even if acquiring it invades another's privacy in the information age.
Flashcards
Major Ethical Issues
Major Ethical Issues
Privacy, Accuracy, Property, and Accessibility. These form an ethical framework for navigating challenges in the digital world.
Threats to Privacy
Threats to Privacy
- The rapid development of information technology. 2) The increasing importance of data in making decisions.
Privacy Conflict
Privacy Conflict
A tension arises between an individual's right to privacy and the interests of entities like governments or businesses.
Impact of Misinformation
Impact of Misinformation
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Privacy
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Study Notes
Information Age Issues
- Technologies in the information age have sector-specific advantages and disadvantages.
Privacy Concerns
- A major conflict exists between personal privacy and the state, society, or related organizations.
- Two forces threaten our privacy:
- Growth of information technology, enhancing surveillance, communication, computation, storage, and retrieval capabilities.
- Increased value of information in decision-making, making it coveted by policy makers even if it invades another's privacy.
Ethical Issues of the Information Age
4 Key Ethical Issues
- Privacy
- Accuracy
- Property
- Accessibility
Accuracy Concerns
- Misinformation can significantly impact people's lives, especially when the party with inaccurate information has an advantage in power.
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