1.5.2 Ethical issues

• What are ethical issues in the context of computer science?

  Moral dilemmas and principles
• Match the ethical issue with its description:

  Privacy and Data Protection ↔️ Use of personal data without consent

  Algorithmic Bias and Fairness ↔️ Algorithms leading to discriminatory outcomes

  Cybersecurity and Hacking ↔️ Protecting systems from malicious attacks

  Automation and Job Displacement ↔️ Impact of automation on employment
• Intellectual property rights in software protect proprietary algorithms and code.

  True
• Ethical issues related to privacy and data protection concern the use of personal data without consent
• What is meant by privacy and data security in software development?

  Protecting user data
• Intellectual property rights grant legal ownership and control over original software, algorithms, and other digital assets
• Match the type of intellectual property right with its example:

  Copyright ↔️ Protecting original code

  Patents ↔️ Protecting algorithms

  Trade Secrets ↔️ Protecting confidential information
• Ethical issues in computer science require careful consideration to ensure that technology benefits society
• Algorithmic bias can lead to unfair or discriminatory outcomes
• Match the ethical issue with its description in software development:

  Privacy and Data Security ↔️ Protecting user data from misuse

  Intellectual Property Rights ↔️ Safeguarding proprietary code

  Ethical Design and User Safety ↔️ Ensuring safe and reliable software

  Professional Responsibility ↔️ Adhering to ethical standards
• Ensuring software is designed to be safe, reliable, and not harmful to users is part of ethical design and user safety.


  True
• Trade secrets protect confidential design and operational methods
• AI-driven automation raises concerns about widespread job displacement
• Ethical issues in computer science arise solely from the misuse of technology by malicious actors.

  False
• Why is it important to consider ethical issues in computer science?

  To benefit society
• Steps for addressing algorithmic bias in software

  1️⃣ Identify biased data sources

  2️⃣ Analyze the algorithm for bias

  3️⃣ Implement fairness-enhancing techniques

  4️⃣ Test the algorithm for unbiased outcomes
• Match the ethical issue with its description in software development:

  Privacy and Data Security ↔️ Protecting user data from misuse

  Intellectual Property Rights ↔️ Respecting proprietary algorithms

  Ethical Design and User Safety ↔️ Ensuring software reliability

  Professional Responsibility ↔️ Adhering to ethical standards
• Intellectual property rights protect developers' investments in creating new technologies.


  True
• What is one key ethical issue in computer science related to privacy and data protection?

  Data misuse without consent
• Ethical issues in computer science arise from the development and use of computer technology.

  True
• What ethical issue involves protecting computer systems from malicious attacks and data breaches?

  Cybersecurity and hacking
• What is the ethical issue of protecting user data from unauthorized access or misuse in software development?

  Privacy and data security
• What is the ethical issue of adhering to ethical guidelines and standards set by professional organizations in software development?

  Professional responsibility
• Match the type of intellectual property right with its description:

  Copyright ↔️ Protects original source code

  Patents ↔️ Grants exclusive rights to algorithms

  Trade Secrets ↔️ Protects confidential design methods
• Algorithmic bias in AI systems can lead to discriminatory outcomes.


  True
• Why is ethical training important in software development projects?

  Educates on ethical principles
• Ethical issues in computer science arise from the development and use of computer technology
• Protecting user data from unauthorized access or misuse is an ethical issue known as privacy and data security
• What is the role of professional organizations in software development ethics?

  Setting ethical guidelines
• Ethical considerations in computer science ensure technology is used responsibly and benefits society.


  True
• Why are privacy and data protection critical ethical issues in computer science?

  To prevent identity theft
• What are the consequences of violating intellectual property rights in software?

  Legal action and penalties
• The ethical use of computer technology requires ongoing consideration to benefit society.


  True
• What is the ethical issue of privacy and data protection in computer science?

  Use of personal data without consent
• Automation and job displacement are ethical issues related to the impact of technology on employment.


  True
• Respecting and safeguarding proprietary algorithms and code is related to intellectual property rights
• Strong privacy and data protection standards are essential for building trust in computer systems.


  True
• How long does a patent protect a novel algorithm or process?

  20 years from filing
• What two principles are crucial for addressing algorithmic bias in AI systems?

  Transparency and explainability
• What two types of impact must be considered when developing and using computer technology?

  Societal and environmental