Information Technology Ethics

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Information Technology Ethics
Video 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Video 1: Early Launch.................................................................................................................................... 2
ACS Code of Ethics........................................................................................................................................... 2
Ethics Issue......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Recommendation............................................................................................................................................. 4
Conclusion........................................................................................................................................................... 4
References........................................................................................................................................................... 6

INTRODUCTION
Ethics is referred as a code of behaviour that is defined by the group from which
a person belongs; professionals have to ensure that they conduct their operations
ethically in order to maintain the integrity and respect of their profession (Banks,
2016). Similarly, the Australian Computer Society (ACS) has provided professional
conduct guidelines for individuals that offer their services in the information and
communication technology (ICT) field (ACS, n.d.). ‘Video 1’ will be evaluated in this
report to analyse the ethical dilemma which is presented in the video. This report will
evaluate ACS code of ethics to determine whether parties in the video have acted in
professional conduct or not. To address this issue, a recommendation will be given in
the report to decide which one of the three ending is the ethical option.
VIDEO 1: EARLY LAUNCH
In the video, the project director called the project manager in his cabin to
discuss about a plan which is suggested by the CIO of the company. The CIO and the
project director wanted to deliver the software of the company one month early in
order to make the client happy (Al-Saggaf, 2016). The project manager provides that the
software is not ready yet and the team wanted more time to improve the same. The
project director suggested that the company can reduce the time by avoiding encryption
in the software. The project manager argues that the team has suggested that without
encryption, the software will be highly vulnerable towards cyber-attacks and it will be
easier for hackers to gain unauthorised access to the data (Al-Saggaf, 2016). In order to
influence the decision of the project manager, the project director told him that he and
his team would receive bonuses if they agree to execute this plan.
ACS CODE OF ETHICS
In order to understand ethical issues in this video, it is important to understand the
key principles of professional conduct provided by the ACS. ICT members have to
uphold these policies to ensure that they maintain the honour, dignity and effectiveness
of their profession (ACS, n.d.).