Ethics in ICT: An Australian Perspective (Custom Edition), 1st edition

Published by Pearson Learning Solutions (February 15, 2011) © 2011

  • Donald McDermid Edith Cowan University

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ISBN-13: 9781442552159
Ethics in ICT: An Australian Perspective (Custom Edition)
Published 2011

Title overview

Ethics in ICT - An Australian perspective has been written for students studying the Ethics of Information and Computer Technology (ICT) and explores how the potential consequences of our actions can affect user communities. It addresses the topics of ethics, social implications, professional practice and interpersonal communications outlined in the Australian Computer Society (ACS) guidelines for professional accreditation of ICT courses. The authors of this wholly Australian text encourage students preparing for a career in the exciting and ever-changing ICT industry to consider ethical issues and social responsibility.

Table of contents

  • Preface
  • Contributors
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. The study of ethics
  • 3. The law and legal framework
  • 4. Privacy
  • 5. Cyberspace
  • 6. Computer crime
  • 7. Systems reliability
  • 8. Computer law, ethics and intellectual property
  • 9. Employment and work
  • 10. Computers and society
  • 11. Professional ethics and responsibilities
  • 12. Communication skills
  • Index

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