Moral, social and ethical issues associated with the Internet
Transcript of Moral, social and ethical issues associated with the Internet
by Alyssa Alias & Eddiechewy Moral, social and ethical issues
associated with the Internet The use of the internet by individuals and organisations has raised a number of issues that need to be considered. Introduction 1.Setting up websites containing
incorrect information. People may rely on and use this information thinking it is correct
2.Bullying via email, text message, chat
3.Inappropriate websites with illicit material
4.Using e-mail to give bad news when explaining face to face would have been better
5.Spreading rumours using
the Internet. Moral Issues 1.Plagiarism
2.Sending spam. People waste time deleting spam if the spam filter allows it through
3.Companies monitoring staff use of the internet and e-mail
4.Using someone’s wireless internet connection without permission
5.Using photo editing software to distort reality Ethical Issues The Internet has a lot of pornographic materials. The availability
of offensive, illegal
or unethical material