Facing the Computer Ethics Dilemma

C. Dianne Martin and David H. Martin

• Abstract
• Computer Ethics in the Social Context
• Professional Codes of Ethics and Conduct
• Proposed IFIP International Code of Ethics
• Ethics in the Context of a Profession
• Ethics Without Sanctions
• Computer Ethics Education
• Conclusions
• References

Abstract

Advancements in computer technology over the past twenty years have created ethical dilemmas, some similar to other professions and some unique to the computer field. Because of the questions that have been raised, and in some instances sensational news accounts of computer irregularities, including fraud, there is a growing perception that self-regulation may be the only means by which the computer professional associations will prevent governments from intervening to regulate the computer profession. In light of recent reports of computer abuse, the adequacy of ethical codes of conduct developed by computer professional societies is assessed. The relationship between professional codes of conduct and computer ethics education is examined.

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