Title :
Developing ethical practices to minimise computer misuse
Author :
Kesar, Shalini ; Rogerson, Simon
Author_Institution :
Centre for Comput. & Social Responsibility, De Monfort Univ., Leicester, UK
Abstract :
Various researchers have suggested the need to develop sound ethical information technology practices to combat the increased incidence of computer misuse. Relating to the ubiquity of information technology, the paper presents a basis to understand the nature of computer misuse. Such an analysis will help in developing ethical practices so as to minimise computer misuse. Finally, the paper argues that by addressing ethical issues at both formal and informal levels, the risks associated with information technology usage can be minimised
Keywords :
computer crime; information technology; professional aspects; IT usage; computer misuse; ethical information technology practices; ethical issues; ethical practices; informal levels; information technology; Application software; Computer applications; Computer crime; Computer errors; Computer worms; Humans; Information technology; Personnel; Viruses (medical); Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Technology and Society, 1997. 'Technology and Society at a Time of Sweeping Change'. Proceedings., 1997 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Glasgow
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3982-7
DOI :
10.1109/ISTAS.1997.658896
