Ethics in computer science.

Heron, Michael James

Abstract

Ethics within the field of computer science represents a rich and vibrant topic with almost universal applicability both within and without the profession. In this chapter, the author discusses some of features that combine to give the topic unique nuance: the frictionless nature of data transmission; the ease of automation; the power of privacy and anonymity; and the increasing speed and affordability of computing resources. Regardless of the topicality and reach, it can be difficult to communicate the need for professional understanding of computer ethics. This chapter also discusses how advocates of computer ethics as a ongoing topic for professional development can help contextualise and communicate the need to reflection to others.

Citation

HERON, M.J. 2016. Ethics in computer science. In Laplante, P.A. (ed.) Encyclopedia of computer science and technology. Second edition. Boca Raton: CRC Press [online], Available at: https://www.crcpress.com/Encyclopedia-of-Computer-Science-and-Technology-Second-Edition-Print/Laplante/p/book/9781482208191

• Online Publication Date: Dec 21, 2016
• Publication Date: Dec 21, 2016
• Deposit Date: Jan 9, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 22, 2018
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Edition: Second edition
• Book Title: Encyclopedia of computer science and technology
• ISBN: 9781482208191
• Keywords: Ethics; Professional conduct; ACM; BCS; IEEE; Case of the killer robot; Scandal in academia
• Public URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10059/2072
• Publisher URL: https://www.crcpress.com/Encyclopedia-of-Computer-Science-and-Technology-Second-Edition-Print/Laplante/p/book/9781482208191