Information Ethics

These are just two examples of how I have had to consider ethics or values when making decisions about how to act online. As a user of digital technology, it is important to be aware of the ethical implications of our actions and to make responsible choices.

Information professionals, such as journalists, librarians, and archivists, are held to different ethical standards because they have a responsibility to protect the public's trust. They must be careful about the information that they share and the way that they present it. They must also be aware of the potential for their work to be used for malicious purposes.

For example, journalists must be careful about not publishing false or misleading information. They must also be fair and objective in their reporting. Librarians must be careful about not censoring information, and they must also be aware of the potential for their patrons to use library resources for malicious purposes. Archivists must be careful about preserving information in a way that is both accessible and secure.

Information professionals have a important role to play in ensuring that the public has access to accurate and reliable information. They must also be aware of the ethical implications of their work and make responsible choices.

The issues of information ethics, brought up in the readings, are very relevant to my own experience using digital technology. I am constantly making decisions about how to use information that I find online, and I often have to consider the ethical implications of my actions.

For example, I recently came across an article online that was critical of a company that I work for. I was tempted to share the article on social media, but I decided against it because I didn't want to damage the company's reputation. I also thought about the potential for the article to be misinterpreted, and I didn't want to contribute to spreading misinformation.

In another example, I was recently asked to write a blog post about a controversial topic. I knew that I would have to be careful about how I presented the information, and I wanted to make sure that I was being fair and objective. I also wanted to avoid using harmful stereotypes or generalizations.