Lesson 2: Ethics, Morals and Laws

Ethics are personal beliefs about right and wrong.

Ethics are standards of conduct that guide acceptable behavior within a profession.

Ethics are legal requirements set by the government.

Ethics are only important for senior IT professionals.

Morals are enforced by the government, laws are personal beliefs.

Morals are personal beliefs shaped by culture, laws are enforced by the government.

Morals are always legal, laws are always ethical.

Morals are only about religion, laws are only about family.

Ethics are legal, morals are professional, law is personal.

Ethics are professional, morals are personal, law is legal and enforceable.

Ethics are personal, morals are legal, law is professional.

Ethics are enforceable, morals are cultural, law is religious.

Protect data and avoid harm

Break company policies and ignore laws

Disregard privacy and share all information

Comply with laws and disrespect users

Hacking

Developing new software

Attending a workshop

Following company policy

Confidentiality

Integrity

Accountability

Profit Maximization