EDUCAUSE | Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences and Computer Abuse

Right and Wrong in Cyberspace

drupal — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:34:26 -0600

Although Google tells us that "computer ethics" appears on 130,000 Web pages, many of our legislators, professors, and judges would argue that it's nowhere to be found. The question of right and wrong in cyberspace confronts us daily in an age of file sharing, spam, pushbutton plagiarism, and tell-all blogs. This session explores some of the Internet's most challenging ethical issues with a panel of experts.

The Scales of Justice: Balancing Policy and Law Against Expectations in Real-Life Computer Abuse Cases

drupal — Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:59:59 -0500

Institutions use a variety of approaches to resolve computer abuse incidents. A moderated discussion will include examples from institutions with distinct approaches to IT policy. Topics will include maximization of resources through internal and external collaboration, existence of relevant institutional policies, and handling of issues related to federal and state law.