legal and ethical issues in information technology

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Assignment Instructions:

1. The ACM and the IEEE both have a code of ethics. Do some Internet research on the codes of ethics for these two organizations. Compare and contrast these two documents. Do they cover all of the same topics? Are there clauses that are in one, but not the other? Does this render one or the other inadequate? Consider both and explain what you would add to create a complete code of ethics for IT professionals.

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2. You work for a large, multinational corporation. The CEO approaches you indicating that there has been a decrease in productivity over the past year, along with a decrease in the quality of work that is being produced. She believes that the root of the problem can be found in Internet and cell phone usage during working hours. The company uses key loggers and has access to all e-mail sent through the company e-mail system. It also has cameras placed on all floors of the building for security that record 24/7. Research the employees’ right to privacy and recommend a plan to address the CEO’s concerns.

   Assignment Requirements:

   Answer the Assignment questions in a Microsoft Word file. Word Count 1,200–1,500. Minimum ½ page of Abstract, 3 ½ pages of contents, 12 pt. double-spaced. Follow APA style guide including cover sheet, Table of contents, ABSTRACT, in text citations, and at least four references. When completing your Assignments, take a clear stand on whether a particular action or decision is right or wrong and then defend your position through the use of one or more of the practical ethical theories described in the book.

   Textbook Information

   Title: Ethics for the Information Age. 5th edition.
   Author(s): Michael J. Quinn
   ISBN: 978-0-13- 285553-2
   Publisher: Pearson Addison Wesley