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What are the major ethical issues discussed in the information age?
What are the two forces that threaten privacy in the information age?
What is the conflict concerning privacy in the information age?
What is the impact of misinformation in the information age?
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What is the first ethical issue mentioned in the text?
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Information technologies in the information age only come with advantages, not disadvantages.
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The conflict concerning privacy in the information age is between personal privacy and the state, society, or related organizations.
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The growth of information technology does not pose a threat to privacy in the information age.
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Misinformation does not have the potential to negatively impact people's lives in the information age.
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Decision-makers do not covet information even if acquiring it invades another's privacy in the information age.
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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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Description
Test your knowledge of ethical issues in the information age with this quiz. Explore the impact of technology on different sectors and examine the conflicts between personal privacy and the state, society, and organizations. Find out about the major ethical challenges in the informational age.
