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and expression. Such standards are adequate
LESSON 1: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Online disinhibition refers to the reduced sense of self-
restraint and increased boldness that people can
experience when communicating and interacting online,
especially when they are anonymous.
Greek word: ETHOS – Character
Latin word: MORES – Customs
Ethics is the branch of axiology, one of the four major
branches of philosophy, which attempts to understand
the nature of morality; to distinguish that which is right
from that which is wrong.
- The Western tradition of ethics is sometimes
called moral philosophy.
ETHICS DEFINED
“Ethics are moral standards that help guide behavior,
choices, and actions.”
Ethics are grounded in the notion of responsibility (as
free moral agents, individuals, organizations, and
societies are responsible for the actions that they take)
and accountability (individuals, organizations, and
society should be held accountable to others for the
consequences of their actions).
Ethics can be viewed from two angles:
- Normative
- Descriptive
Ethics as normative
- Ethics refers to well-based standards of right and
wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do,
usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to
society, fairness, and specific virtues.
- Also known as prescriptive ethics.
- Ethics, for example, refers to those standards
that impose the reasonable obligations to refrain
from rape, stealing, murder, assault, slander, and
fraud.
- Ethical standards also include those that enjoin
virtues of honesty, compassion, and loyalty.
- And, ethical standards include standards relating
to rights, such as the right to life, the right to
freedom from injury, the right to choose, the
right to privacy, and right to freedom of speech
standards of ethics because they are supported
by consistent and well-founded reasons.
Ethics as Descriptive
- Ethics refers to the study and development of
personal ethical standards, as well as
community ethics, in terms of behavior, feelings,
laws, and social habits and norms which can
deviate from more universal ethical standards.
- Ethics also means, then, the continuous effort of
studying of our own moral beliefs and conduct,
and striving to ensure that we, and our
community and the institutions we help to
shape, live up to standards that are reasonable
and solidly-based for the progress of human
beings.
Professional Ethics
One's conduct of behavior and practice when carrying
out professional work.
Examples:
- Medical
- Legal
- Engineering
- ICT
- Business
- Media
ICT Ethics
- It refers to the ethical principles and values that
should guide decision-making in the field of
information and communication technology,
including the design, development, use, and
impact of ICT systems and technologies.
Examples:
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Cybersecurity
- Intellectual Property
- AI and Automation
- Digital Divide
ICT Ethical Issues
Unemployment - The automation of work has caused
creative destruction by eliminating some vocations and
creating new ones.
ICT ETHICAL ISSUES (U.C.L.E.I.F.D.P)
- Unemployment
- Crime
- Loss of privacy
- Errors
- Intellectual property
- Freedom of speech and press
- Digital divide
- Professional ethics
LESSON 2: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Professional Ethics
- refers to the moral principles and values that
guide the behavior of individuals in a particular
profession.
- involves a set of standards and codes of conduct
that govern the actions and decisions of
professionals in their work.
Codes of Conduct
- are sets of guidelines or standards that outline
the principles and values that guide the behavior
of individuals or organizations in a particular
field.
- developed by professional organizations,
industry associations, or regulatory bodies and
provide guidance on ethical behavior,
responsibilities, and best practices.
- typically include specific guidelines or principles
that individuals or organizations are expected to
follow. These guidelines may include rules of
behavior, standards of professionalism, or ethical
principles that are considered important in a
particular field.
EXAMPLES OF CODES OF CONDUCT
Professional codes of conduct
- are sets of guidelines that establish the ethical
principles and standards of behavior expected of
professionals in a particular industry or field.
Professional Codes of Conduct
Confidentiality policies
- These policies require professionals to maintain
the confidentiality of sensitive information
related to their clients or patients. They may
include guidelines on data protection, privacy,
and information security.
Conflict of interest policies
- These policies aim to prevent situations where
professionals may be influenced by personal
interests that conflict with the interests of their
clients or patients.
Integrity policies
- These policies require professionals to act with
honesty and integrity in all their dealings with
clients, colleagues, and the public.
Professionalism policies
- These policies aim to promote a high standard of
professionalism among professionals in the
industry or field.
Compliance policies
- These policies require professionals to comply
with applicable laws, regulations, and industry
standards.
EXAMPLES OF CODES OF CONDUCT
Business codes of conduct
- is a set of guidelines that outlines the ethical
principles and standards of behavior for
employees within a company or organization.
The code is designed to ensure that employees
act in a responsible and ethical manner in their
interactions with colleagues, customers,
suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Business Codes of Conduct
- Confidentiality policies
- Conflict of interest policies
- Discrimination and harassment policies
- Health and safety policies
- Environmental policies
EXAMPLES OF CODES OF CONDUCT - involves considering the impact of technology on
individuals, society, and the environment.
Government codes of conduct
Goals of Professional Ethics in Information
- are sets of guidelines that outline the ethical
principles and standards of behavior expected of Technology
government officials and employees. These
- to promote responsible and ethical behavior
codes are designed to ensure that government
among those who develop, use, and manage
personnel act with integrity and adhere to ethical
technology.
standards when carrying out their duties and
- includes establishing ethical standards and codes
responsibilities.
of conduct, as well as encouraging individuals
Government Codes of Conduct and organizations to take responsibility for the
consequences of their actions and decisions
- Conflict of interest policies
related to technology.
- Integrity policies
- Transparency policies
- Anti-discrimination policies
- Whistleblower protection policies

Information Technology

- refers to the use of computers, software,

hardware, and other digital technologies to
process, store, and transmit information.
- includes a wide range of technologies and tools
that can be used to create, manage, and
disseminate information.

Information Technology Codes of Conduct

- are sets of guidelines and principles that provide

guidance to IT professionals on ethical behavior
and responsible conduct. These codes are
typically developed by professional associations
or industry organizations and outline the
expectations for IT professionals in their roles.

Information Technology Codes of Conduct (C.P.I.S.C)

- confidentiality
- professionalism
- integrity
- security
- compliance

Professional Ethics in Information Technology

- refers to the moral principles and values that

govern the behavior of individuals and
organizations involved in the development,
implementation, and use of technology.
- It is concerned with ensuring that technology is
used in ways that are morally justifiable and
align with human values and interests.