Ethics
o Society’s rules
Morales
o Personal Principles
Deontology
o Uses rules to distinguish right from wrong
o According to deontology, morality is evaluated based on duty,
without considering probable outcomes or consequences.
o Deontology says to do what is morally correct instead of
following a law.
Consequentialism / Utilitarianism
o Judges actions by their results
o Two types
Utilitarianism – Greatest good for the greatest number
Hedonism – pleasure or avoid pain = good
Relativism
o No absolute good and bad
o is the philosophical view that knowledge, truth, and morality are
not absolute but are relative to the individual, social group, or
cultural context. It holds that there are no universal standards or
objective truths, and that what is considered true or right can
vary depending on the perspective or framework of the observer.
Virtue Ethics
o Practice being ethical
Wiretap Act
o The Wiretap Act, also known as Title III of the Omnibus Crime
Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, is a federal law that
prohibits the unauthorized interception, use, or disclosure of
wire, oral, or electronic communications, with certain exceptions
for law enforcement with a warrant
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
o A comprehensive EU regulation that safeguards personal data
privacy for individuals within the European Union and European
Economic Area. It grants individuals greater control over their
personal data and mandates strict rules for businesses and
organizations that process this data.
Executive Order 12333
o Defines wiretap rules
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