Week 5 Forum 1

As stated in the text, “people and organizations are responsible for the results, good or bad, of the use of IT” (p. 576). For this discussion you will analyze the role of ethics in IT and business. In your initial post, using an example of your choice, explain the differences between law and ethics. Analyze the impact of ethical issues on IT, and provide an example of an ethical issue that has impacted an organization as well as an ethical issue that might impact you personally. Explain the potential legal and ethical challenges associated with advancing technology, using at least one example from your research. Explain whether or not you believe the laws have caught up with technology. Support your position with examples from credible sources.