Information Ethics

Hello Guys! Today we are going to talk about Information Ethics, which it is an important concept to take in mind. In this time we are focusing with this term from the perspective of one of the most important non-profit organization in the world, UNESCO. Later on, in another post we are going to explain what is Information Ethics, in case that you still have some doubts about it.

According with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the international debate on information ethics (infoethics) addresses the ethical, legal and societal aspects of the applications of information and communication technologies (ICT). Ethical principles for knowledge societies derive from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and include the right to freedom of expression, universal access to information, particularly that which is in the public domain, the right to education, the right to privacy and the right to participate in cultural life. One of the most challenging ethical issues is the inequity of access to ICT between countries, and between urban and rural communities within countries. Along with the benefits of a digitally connected world come the threats of misuse and abuse. Already countries are building mechanisms to protect their people against these risks, for example to ensure the safety of children on the Internet, but clearly a lot more needs to be done to address the ethical implications of the information society. In collaboration with its partner institutions, IFAP seeks to do so (2017, par. 1, 2).

Reference APA:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2017). Information Ethics. Retrieved from: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/intergovernmental-programmes/information-for-all-programme-ifap/priorities/information-ethics/