Code Analysis: Technology and Privacy

Running head: CODE ANALYSIS: TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
CODE ANALYSIS: TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
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1CODE ANALYSIS: TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
Part A- Building base of Code:
The code that would be formed would address the ethical issues related to Technology and
Privacy. This part is in regards to the stage one of the process which becomes much important
while forming an effective code. Building the base becomes much important as the essential
aspects related to the code would be guided by some specific identified issues. All codes should
be based on the consideration that the interests of an individual is equal to the interests of all
others. Hence, the wellbeing of all people are as important as the wellbeing of an individual
person (Taylor, Floridi and Van der Sloot 2016). The ECI refers to the equal consideration of
interests. In accordance with this approach the code needs to be formed. The code to control the
ethical utilization of technology would be formed to uphold the equal interests of both the people
in the higher positions and the subordinates. Concerning technology and privacy there can be
many significant issues that might be identified. Four such issues will form the main factors that
the code will focus on addressing.
 The privacy of the people using technology need to be maintained as their confidential
data are stored in digital databases
 Harassment, bullying or other forms of unethical activities can be done against people
through the use of IT devices
 Technology can be misused to gain confidential organizational data and financial
information
 Information technology devices can be used to spread maleficent information about
individuals or organizations

2CODE ANALYSIS: TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY
These topics are chosen on the basis of their relevance in the context of technology usage and
privacy. Most people in the contemporary world are exposed to technology. Technology usage
has increased manifold. Technology has even made it easier to access, store and use information.
It is important to understand that that foundations of the code would be the need for protecting
the rights of privacy of those that use technology. It is important to also remind the users of their
duties in regards to the code to ensure the equality of all users (Pullen and Rhodes 2015).
One organization that can greatly benefit from this code is social networking website
Facebook. As a social networking site that deals with much customer information and internet
interactions of people. Moreover, as of now Facebook is also being used to promote products and
also provides premium services to some of the advertisers. It is also being used for various types
of online purchases. Facebook needs to protect the privacy of the information that is provided by
the users. Additionally, it also needs to make secure its own confidential documents and financial
information. The company also needs to stop the harassment or online bullying of its users.
Added to this there is strong requirement for stopping maleficent users from spreading false
news against individuals or organizations. The code would be very beneficial for the
organization as both the internal and external organizational security would be addressed through
the code. The organization would be able to provide a safer space for interactions of its
customers. The company would also be able to provide the workers with a strong code to follow
and use accordingly.
Part B- Formation and writing of Code:
This part concerns the stage two and three of writing the code of ethics. The focus of this
part is transforming the identified values into ethical behaviors and organizing the code