GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

With rapidly increasing use of information technology, what according to you is the role of ethics in cyber space?

Answered by 12 toppers · CSE 2019–2022

Technology and EthicsDimensions of EthicsAccountability and Ethical GovernanceCivil Service Values

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Shubham KumarAIR 1 · CSE 2020 · 141 wordsTheir whole copy

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4th Industrial Revolution (ongoing) is based on information technology which involves 5G, Internet of things, Artificial Intelligence.

Even delivery of government service e-governance etc require information technology.

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Role of ethics in cyber space :--

Cyber space is becoming vulnerable as we proceed in future. Problem of cyber attack, data theft, viruses attack, malware etc are increasing.

(1) Ethics can help in elivating the Conscience of the person who are generally involved in these activities.

(2) Professional Ethics - will guide businesses to not involve/indulge in bad practices.

(3) Framing of strong data protection laws by government can only happen if government is sensitive about people's privacy. So Ethical M.Ps & lawmakers are required.

(4) Self regulation - Ethics is very helpful in self regulation.

Close · a summary

Thus Ethics can be applied in every field which reflects society's collective consciousness and values & principles.

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