ERIC Number: EJ1258145
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 8
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Ethical Coding: Privacy, Ethics & Law in Computing
Ladwig, Christine; Schwieger, Dana
Information Systems Education Journal, v18 n2 p50-57 Apr 2020
This case provides an opportunity for classroom discussion of ethical issues addressed by computing technologists and the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) Code of Ethics as the authors describe a recent lawsuit brought against Sutter Health. Security issues, data breaches and compliance with industry privacy rules are common concerns for all industry professionals, including computing technologists. However, employer work requests--of questionable moral position--place employees in ethical dilemmas that add another layer to job-related stress. This case may be used in a graduate level management information systems course or as part of a capstone class experience. Suggested assignments include discussion questions regarding the ACM Code of Ethics and the right to privacy, and situational ethics scenarios for programmers.
Descriptors: Ethics, Coding, Programming Languages, Legislation, Privacy, Information Systems, Case Method (Teaching Technique)
Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: California
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