3.8.1 Ethical issues

• Ethics in digital technology refers to the moral principles that guide the development and use of technologies
• Protecting user privacy is an example of an ethical practice in digital technology.


  True
• Collecting and using personal data without consent is an example of an unethical practice in digital technology
• Ensuring algorithmic transparency is a key ethical practice in digital technology.


  True
• One key ethical concern in digital technology is the protection of user privacy
• Using algorithms to disproportionately impact vulnerable populations is considered ethical.

  False
• Designing addictive technologies is an example of an unethical practice that exploits human psychology
• Considering the environmental impact of digital technologies is an ethical concern.


  True
• Steps to ensure ethical practices in digital technology

  1️⃣ Protect user privacy and data security

  2️⃣ Promote digital inclusion and accessibility

  3️⃣ Ensure algorithmic transparency and accountability

  4️⃣ Promote responsible use and address addiction

  5️⃣ Consider environmental impact
• Collecting personal data without consent is an ethical practice.

  False
• Addressing issues of addiction is part of promoting the responsible use of technology
• Ignoring the environmental impact of digital technologies is ethical.

  False
• Match ethical concerns with their unethical counterparts:

  Protecting user privacy ↔️ Collecting data without consent

  Promoting digital inclusion ↔️ Excluding certain groups

  Ensuring algorithmic accountability ↔️ Using biased algorithms

  Considering environmental impact ↔️ Ignoring environmental costs
• Ethical practices in digital technology consider the environmental impact.


  True
• Designing technologies that exclude or discriminate against certain groups is an example of an unethical practice
• What are the two primary types of consequences resulting from social media's impact on ethical behavior?

  Positive and negative
• Social media platforms enable greater transparency and accountability
• Social media has been used to mobilize support for ethical causes.


  True
• What is one unethical practice facilitated by social media that undermines truth and trust?

  Spread of fake news
• What is one criticism of social media platforms regarding user data and privacy?

  Exploitation of user data
• What is one positive impact of social media on ethical behavior?

  Enabled greater transparency
• Ethics in digital technology refers to the moral principles that guide its development and use
• Collecting personal data without consent is an unethical practice in digital technology.


  True
• Ethical practices in technology address issues of addiction by promoting responsible use
• What is one environmental concern related to digital technologies?

  Ignoring environmental impact
• Match the ethical and unethical practices in digital technology:

  Protecting user privacy ↔️ Collecting data without consent

  Ensuring algorithmic transparency ↔️ Using algorithms to discriminate

  Considering environmental impact ↔️ Ignoring environmental impact
• Social media has enabled greater transparency and accountability
• Social media has been used to mobilize support for ethical causes.


  True
• What is a major ethical concern related to misinformation on social media?

  Undermining truth
• What is a common criticism of social media platforms regarding user data?

  Exploitation of privacy
• Match the ethical and unethical practices in social media:

  Facilitating social activism ↔️ Spreading misinformation

  Promoting accountability ↔️ Cyberbullying and harassment

  Protecting user privacy ↔️ Exploiting user data
• What is one ethical practice on social media?

  Promoting transparency and accountability
• Match the ethical challenge with its solution:

  Hate Speech ↔️ Use AI to detect and remove it

  Cyberbullying ↔️ Provide reporting tools

  Data Breaches ↔️ Enhance security measures

  Lack of Transparency ↔️ Establish clear privacy policies

  Unauthorized Data Collection ↔️ Enforce data minimization
• What is one ethical implication of AI and automation?

  Bias in algorithms
• AI and automation guarantee greater efficiency without any ethical challenges.

  False
• How does cybersecurity contribute to ethical data management?

  Preventing data breaches
• Ethical cybersecurity involves encrypting sensitive data
• Match the ethical cybersecurity practice with its unethical counterpart:

  Data encryption ↔️ Storing data unencrypted

  Strong access controls ↔️ Allowing unauthorized access

  Regular security audits ↔️ Neglecting security audits

  Prompt incident response ↔️ Failing to respond to breaches
• Ethics in digital technology focuses on ensuring technologies are beneficial and respect user rights.


  True
• What is an example of an unethical practice in digital technology?

  Collecting data without consent