Ethical Issues in Cyberspace

2.  Explain what cyberspace means;
 Cite at least three ethical issues in the use of
cyberspace;
 Take an informed stand on the issue on
cyberspace as boon or bane; and
 Describe efforts at cyberspace protection.

3. Introductio
n:

6. Understanding
Cyberspace
The space which shrouds the earth is
electrically charged. The streak of lightning in our
skies shows the powerful, often destructive,
electrical energy around us. However, man the
fashioner, has learn to tap natural resources like
fire, air for his benefit. Therefore, man has
enlivened his cities with light, supply potable
water to homes, and has tapped the air for
leisure, travel and communication.

9. The Positive Role of Information and
Communication Technology

10. 3 Main Types Issues with Ethical
Implications

12. Unethical and Illegal Practice Examples
Illegal Information: Fraudulent information, violation of privacy,
false rumors, obscene information, libelous
information, civil rights violation, gambling
information.
Prejudicial Information: False rumors, drug information, sex
information, violent information.
Infringement on Privacy and Security: e.g. The publication of the topless
photograph of the Duchess of Cambridge
which was in the news recently.

14. Conclusion:
1. Cyberspace is used to describe the virtual world of
computers. For example, an object in cyberspace
refers to a block of data floating around a computer
system or network of computers . So, after sending
an email to your friend you could say you sent the
message to her through cyberspace.
2. Cyberspace is both a boon and a curse. It is
delivering untold benefits to individuals, businesses,
government and society as a whole. But it is also tool
and a target for those with more evil intensions.
3. A lot of measure have been introduced to protect ICT
users.

15. NEED TO REMEMBER
Cyberspace is used to describe the virtual world of
computers. For example, an object in cyberspace refers
to a block of data floating around a computer system or
network. With the advent of the internet, cyberspace
now extends to the global network of computers. So,
after sending an e-mail to your friend, you could say you
send the message to her through cyberspace.