Ethics in Computer Forensics

Ethics are principles of right and wrong that individuals as moral agents use to

make choices to influence their behavior. When using ethics in information systems you

have to be aware of the rewards and consequences to the actions made. In Information

Systems ethics has changes toward power, money, rights, and obligations (Efraim

Turban). A social issue in Information’s Systems is a key factor because it also has

influence in making decisions both right and wrong. In Information systems social issues

consists of culture, relationships, ethics, interactions, security, and design.

Ethics issues and social issues in information systems have five moral

dimensions. These moral dimensions include Information Rights and Obligation,

Property Rights and Obligations, Accountability and Control, System Quality, and

Quality of Life. Information Rights and Obligation is mainly about being informed of

what can be protected, and what obligations and rules are needed. Property Rights and

Obligations is intellectual property rights that can be protected in a digital society.

Accountability and Control is when someone has to be held accountable for the actions

and decisions made.

Another moral dimension is System Quality, this dimension is about the standards

of data and quality. It also states that we should demand to protect the rights, and

safety of a society (Efraim Turban). Then finally the last moral dimension is the Quality

of Life. Quality of Life is the values that are often preserved in information. This moral

asks questions about the institutions being protected from violations, and what cultural

values are being supported.

Some of the ethical issues that arise is data storage and costs, advanc...

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...on. Respect for Autonomy is when people are

allowed to reign over themselves and be able to make choices that apply to their lives.

Justice is another principle and it states that ethical theories should have actions that are

fair to the people involved.

Cognitive Moral Development is basically teaching about ethics education, it

teaches people to develop a moral cognizance. During this theory there are six stages

there to teach us to move on to a higher level of thinking. Rights are rights set by society

that protect and give the highest priority, rights are considered right and valid. Casuist is

a theory that compares ethical dilemmas with other dilemmas, it allows room to create a

different solution while reviewing the outcomes. Then final the principle or theory is

Virtue this theory judges a person by character rather than by deeds or cause.