Description

The introduction explains why ethics is increasingly important in the information age. Computers, networks and digital technologies have changed how people communicate, work, store information and make decisions. These technologies create important benefits, but they also create new ethical questions and responsibilities.

Main ideas

• Information technology changes society. Computing and networking affect personal life, businesses, governments and education.
• New technologies create ethical problems that may not have simple answers.
• Computer professionals need to understand both technology and ethical principles.
• Ethical decisions require people to consider rights, responsibilities, consequences, fairness and social impact.