Chapter-1-Digital-Ethics-and-the-Digital-Citizen.pptx

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1. Chapter I DIGITAL ETHICS AND THE DIGITAL CITIZEN

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foundational Concepts of Digital Citizenship and Ethics Key Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Frameworks for Decision-Making in the Digital Age 1

3. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS Digital Citizen goes beyond just being a user of technology; it's about being an active, informed, and responsible member of a global online community.

4. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS In the physical world, being a good citizen means being a productive member of a community. It involves respecting others' rights, following laws, being responsible for our actions, and showing empathy for our neighbors.

5. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS Digital citizenship takes these same values and applies them to the online community. It is the practice of using technology in a responsible, ethical, and safe manner.

6. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS A good digital citizen understands that there are real people on the other side of the screen and that online actions can have offline impacts.

7. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS Digital Citizenship focuses on the ability to use technology effectively, safely, and responsibly to communicate, participate in society, and create/consume content. It encompasses an understanding of online etiquette, law, and security.

8. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND ETHICS Digital Ethics is the moral framework that guides our behavior in the digital world. It's the study of what is right and wrong in the context of technology use, especially when formal rules or laws are absent. It encourages students to think about the consequences of their actions and how they impact others.

9. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: DIGITAL PRIVACY In the digital age, our data is a valuable commodity. We constantly generate data through our online activities, from social media posts to browsing history and location data.

10. The core ethical question is: Who owns this data, and how should it be used? The dilemma lies in balancing the benefits of data collection (personalized services, better products) with an individual's right to privacy and control over their own information. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: DIGITAL PRIVACY

11. Examples: The Data Privacy Act of 2012 (DPA) Data Breaches KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: DIGITAL PRIVACY

12. Do we have a right to be forgotten online, or is a permanent digital footprint a necessary reality? At what point does data collection cross the line from a useful service to a violation of privacy? What responsibility do companies have to protect our data from misuse, whether by third parties or their own employees? KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: DIGITAL PRIVACY

13. The internet makes it incredibly easy to share, copy, and remix content. However, this ease of access challenges the traditional notion of intellectual property (IP), which protects the rights of creators. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

14. The dilemma is how to protect the value of creative work while allowing for the open flow of information and the creation of new art. The rise of Generative AI has intensified this debate, as AI models are trained on vast amounts of copyrighted material. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

15. Examples: Anti- Camcording Act (RA 10088) Online Piracy and Counterfeiting Deepfake Scams KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: DIGITAL PRIVACY

16. When is it acceptable to use someone else's content (e.g., in a meme or fan fiction) versus outright theft? Should AI-generated art be protected by copyright, and if so, who is the creator: the user who wrote the prompt, the company that built the AI, or the artists whose work the AI was trained on? How can we enforce IP laws globally when the internet has no borders? KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

17. The anonymity and distance of the internet can lead to a phenomenon called "online disinhibition," where people say and do things they would never do in person. This can result in a breakdown of common courtesy, from mild rudeness to severe cyberbullying and harassment. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: NETIQUETTE AND CYBERBULLYING

18. The dilemma is to maintain a respectful and civil online discourse in a medium that can encourage negative behavior. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: NETIQUETTE AND CYBERBULLYING

19. Examples: Cyber Libel Gender-Based Online Sexual Harassment KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: NETIQUETTE AND CYBERBULLYING

20. How can we encourage empathy online when face-to-face cues like tone of voice and body language are absent? What are the obligations of social media companies to police their platforms and protect users from harassment? Where is the line between free speech and hate speech or harassment online? KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: NETIQUETTE AND CYBERBULLYING

21. Every time we go online, we leave a digital footprint—a trail of data that includes our social media posts, comments, photos, and search history. This footprint can be both active (information we intentionally post) and passive (data collected without our knowledge). KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: THE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

22. The dilemma is that this footprint is often permanent and can be used to form a lasting judgment about a person, even years after the content was created. KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: THE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

23. Examples: 1. College Admissions and Employment 2. Evidence in Legal Cases 3. Social Comparison and Mental Health KEY ETHICAL DILEMMAS: THE DIGITAL FOOTPRINT

24. Navigating the complex ethical dilemmas of the digital world requires more than a simple set of rules. It demands a systematic way of thinking about what is right and wrong. Ethical frameworks provide a lens through which we can analyze a situation, weigh potential outcomes, and make morally justifiable decisions. ETHICAL FRAMEWORKS IN THE DIGITAL AGE

25. The morally correct action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people. This framework focuses on consequences. A utilitarian would evaluate a digital action by calculating its potential benefits and harms to all affected parties. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: UTILITARIANISM

26. Example : A government agency in the Philippines is considering a new digital surveillance system to combat crime. A utilitarian analysis would weigh the potential decrease in criminal activity and increased public safety against the loss of privacy for all citizens. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: UTILITARIANISM

27. The morality of an action is based on whether it adheres to a set of rules or duties, regardless of the consequences. For a deontologist, certain actions are inherently right or wrong. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: DEONTOLOGY (DUTY-BASED)

28. This framework emphasizes universal principles and a sense of duty. A deontologist would argue that a rule like "Do not lie" or "Do not violate a person's privacy" must be followed, even if breaking the rule could lead to a better outcome. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: DEONTOLOGY (DUTY-BASED)

29. Example: A news reporter in the Philippines receives an unverified but sensational rumor about a politician. A deontologist would argue that the reporter has a duty to report only the truth and must not publish the information without confirmation, even if doing so would generate more clicks or benefit a particular political agenda. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: DEONTOLOGY (DUTY-BASED)

30. This framework focuses on the character of the moral agent rather than the actions themselves or their consequences. The central question is, "What would a virtuous person do?" ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: VIRTUE ETHICS

31. In the digital age, virtue ethics encourages us to cultivate digital virtues such as honesty, courage, justice, and empathy. When faced with an online dilemma, we should ask ourselves what action reflects the best version of ourselves as a digital citizen. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: VIRTUE ETHICS

32. Example: An individual sees a friend being cyberbullied on social media. A virtue ethicist would consider what a courageous and compassionate friend would do. Instead of simply ignoring it, they might choose to speak up, report the bully, or reach out to their friend privately to offer support. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: VIRTUE ETHICS

33. This framework is based on the idea that every individual has certain fundamental rights that should be respected and protected. An action is considered moral if it upholds these rights. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS

34. This is arguably the most relevant framework for modern digital ethics. It frames the debate around concepts like the right to privacy, the right to intellectual property, and the right to free expression. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS

35. Example: A social media platform is asked by a foreign government to remove content criticizing its regime. A rights-based ethicist would argue that the platform has a duty to uphold its users' right to free speech, regardless of political pressure. ETHICAL FRAMEWORK: RIGHTS-BASED ETHICS

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