Information ethics: values that guide you
It is a set of core values and guidelines that lead people to use information and technology correctly and responsibly, whether or not laws regulate it.
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Unit 1 · Lesson 2
Information ethics
6 steps. Each one is a short story and a question to answer.
Omar found an embarrassing photo of his friend on his phone. Post it? No clear law stops him, but something feels wrong.
This is where information ethics comes in: a set of core values and guidelines.
They guide people to use information and technology correctly and responsibly.
They apply even when no law covers the situation. Ethics tells you what to do.
Information ethics
Correct use
Responsibility
Values, not just law
Information ethics = values that guide the correct and responsible use of information and technology
Information ethics applies...
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Information ethics: values that guide you
It is a set of core values and guidelines that lead people to use information and technology correctly and responsibly, whether or not laws regulate it.
What is fine and what is not
Do not share other people's photos or videos without permission, do not leak their personal data like a phone number or address, and avoid bullying and defamation.
Cyberbullying
It is defaming, mocking, insulting or harassing people online. You must not post comments or messages that hurt others or damage their reputation.
Geotagging
When you take a photo with location services on, the coordinates are saved inside the photo file itself. When you share it, others may find your home or school.
Disinformation and rumors
Disinformation is false information spread on purpose. Rumors are baseless news that spreads without a trusted source. They aim to deceive people, sway opinions or frighten them.
Too much phone and internet
Internet addiction is excessive use that harms your studies, health and daily life. Using your phone while walking also distracts you and raises the risk of accidents.
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Information ethics
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Information ethics: values that guide you
Information ethics = values that guide the correct and responsible use of information and technology
What is fine and what is not
Ask before sharing, never leak someone's data, and avoid bullying
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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying = defaming, mocking, insulting or harassing someone online
Geotagging
A geotag = the photo's location is saved inside it and can reveal your home or school
Disinformation and rumors
Disinformation = false and spread on purpose. Rumor = baseless, with no source
Too much phone and internet
Excess use harms studies, health and daily life, and raises accident risk
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Unit 1
Learn what information ethics means: cyberbullying, geotagging, rumors and disinformation, and internet addiction, in a 3D explainer from the first-secondary book.
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What is fine and what is not
Do not share other people's photos or videos without permission, do not leak their personal data like a phone number or address, and avoid bullying and defamation.
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Cyberbullying
It is defaming, mocking, insulting or harassing people online. You must not post comments or messages that hurt others or damage their reputation.
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Geotagging
When you take a photo with location services on, the coordinates are saved inside the photo file itself. When you share it, others may find your home or school.
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Disinformation and rumors
Disinformation is false information spread on purpose. Rumors are baseless news that spreads without a trusted source. They aim to deceive people, sway opinions or frighten them.
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Too much phone and internet
Internet addiction is excessive use that harms your studies, health and daily life. Using your phone while walking also distracts you and raises the risk of accidents.
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Questions about this lesson
- What is information ethics?
- It is a set of core values and guidelines that lead people to use information and technology correctly and responsibly, whether or not laws regulate it.
- What is cyberbullying?
- It is defaming, mocking, insulting or harassing people online. You must not post comments or messages that hurt others or damage their reputation.
- What is geotagging?
- It is location information added automatically to photos and videos taken on a phone when location services (GPS) are on. When you share them, others may find your home or school.
- What is the difference between disinformation and rumors?
- Disinformation is false information spread on purpose. Rumors are baseless news that spreads without a trusted source to confirm it.