Ethics, professionalism and the law in Computing

Relevance of Ethics in Computing

Power and Responsibility - Computing Professionals have the power to create technology that shapes society. With this power comes a responsibility to use it ethically
Data Privacy and Security - Ethics ensures Computer professionals protect this data from unauthorised access and misuse
Algorithmic Bias - Ethical considerations help ensure fairness and equity in AI and machine learning systems
Environmental Impact - Ethical considerations drive sustainable practices in computing
Professional Integrity - Ethical behaviour builds trust and credibility within the profession.

Ethics is often not sufficient