Analysis of Ethical Situation in IT Ethics

Running head: TOPICS IN IT ETHICS
Topics in IT Ethics
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TOPICS IN IT ETHICS
Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................2
1. The Scenario: Early Launch............................................................................................2
2. Australian Computer Society Code of Professional Conduct..........................................2
3. Analysis...........................................................................................................................3
Conclusion...........................................................................................................................4
Recommendations................................................................................................................5
References............................................................................................................................6

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TOPICS IN IT ETHICS
Introduction
The report aims in analysis of an ethical situation on basis of Australian Computer
Society Code of Professional Conduct. The scenario involves a conversation between a program
director and a project manager regarding early launch of a software without encryption. The
ethical judgement will be based on the ACS code of professional conduct. The detailed scenario,
the code of professional conduct and the analysis of the scenario in indicated in the paragraphs
below.
1. The Scenario: Early Launch
The scenario depicts a discussion of the project manager and the program manager
regarding launching a software without encryption. The project manager explains the possible
risks related to launching of software (Scenario 3: Early Launch, 2018). The program director
however suggests to launch the software without encryption as the encryption of the information
can be included in the system in form of a security update later. The scenario ends with three
options. First option include the program director surrendering to pressure. The second option
include program director not listening to project manager’s recommendations and replacing him
from the project. The third option include program director listening to the team.
Launching a software without working on its security might not be ethical. The particular
software associated with the scenario involves storage of personal and sensitive information of
millions of users (Burmeister, 2017). Therefore, security encryption in the software becomes
essential. The case is reviewed based on the ACS code of professional conduct in the following
sections of the report.
2. Australian Computer Society Code of Professional Conduct