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CH 8 Ethics Technology
CH 8 Ethics Technology
CH 8 Ethics Technology
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Ethics & Technology
However, now that these tools have become part of our
everyday work environment, customers and employees
have concerns related to losing privacy:
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The Promise of Increased Worker Productivity
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The Promise of Increased Worker Productivity
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When Are You at Work?
Computer technology allows the capability of
telecommuting working from anywhere by
logging into your companys network remotely
Computer and Smartphone (iPhone/Blackberry)
Availability now being defined as accessibility
So, does this flexibility apply to employees at
work?
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Employee Consent
THIN CONSENT
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Employee Consent
THICK CONSENT
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The Dangers of Leaving a Paper Trail
Employees may be able to monitor every
keystroke on computers, but the documents
written on the machines do the most harm
Offensive email postings
Viewing inappropriate Web sites
Internet communication:
Damage from electronic trail of emails
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Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
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