Understanding Cyber Ethics

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What does cyber technology refer to?

  • Only standalone computers
  • A wide range of computing and communications devices (correct)
  • Mainframe computers only
  • Computing professionals

What is cyber ethics concerned with?

  • Only legal issues
  • Only the impact on social systems
  • Issues limited to computing machines
  • Moral and social issues involving cyber technology (correct)

What is the uniqueness issue in cyber ethics?

  • The study of ethical issues limited to computing machines
  • The evaluation of social policies and laws
  • The impact on computing professionals
  • The impact on our social, legal, and moral systems (correct)

Why is 'cyberethics' considered a more accurate label than 'computer ethics'?

<p>'Computer ethics' suggests issues limited to computing machines or professionals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are included in cyber technologies?

<p>'Connected' or networked computing and communications technologies, including hand-held devices and personal computers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Overview of Cyber Technology

  • Cyber technology encompasses a broad range of digital tools and systems used for processing, storing, and transferring information.
  • It includes the internet, software applications, databases, mobile devices, and network systems.

Cyber Ethics Concerns

  • Cyber ethics deals with the moral principles governing the use of cyber technologies.
  • It addresses issues like privacy, security, intellectual property, data protection, and the ethical use of technology in society.

Uniqueness Issue in Cyber Ethics

  • The uniqueness issue refers to the challenge of applying traditional ethical frameworks to the rapidly evolving landscape of cyber technology.
  • Cyber contexts often raise new ethical dilemmas not encountered in offline interactions, complicating existing ethical standards.

Cyberethics vs. Computer Ethics

  • 'Cyberethics' is preferred over 'computer ethics' as it reflects the broader scope of ethical issues arising from all types of cyber technologies, not just computing devices.
  • This term acknowledges the impact of digital environments, social media, and data interactions beyond mere computer functions.

Components of Cyber Technologies

  • Cyber technologies include hardware and software systems, networks, cybersecurity measures, and digital communication platforms.
  • They are frequently integrated into various sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and transportation, shaping modern society.

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