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BIT358 Society and Ethics in IT

Society and Ethics in IT notes

6 chapter notes, in syllabus order. Each starts with the key points.

Unit 1 · 4 hrs

Introduction · note coming

Unit 2 · 4 hrs

Ethics, Ethical Analysis & IT Professions: Frameworks, Cases & DilemmasUnit 2 of Society and Ethics in IT explores foundational ethical theories (deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics), structured ethical analysis frameworks (e.g., ACM Code, Turing Test extensions), and professional IT ethics—with real-world case studies from Nepalese tech (e.g., Khalti’s privacy trade-offs) and globa14 min read

Unit 3 · 5 hrs

Anonymity, Security, Privacy & Civil Liberties in ITUnit 3 of Society and Ethics in IT explores the tension between personal freedoms (anonymity, privacy) and societal needs (security, civil liberties), analyzing how IT systems balance these through encryption, surveillance laws, and digital rights frameworks—with case studies from Nepal’s eSewa and global tech giants.12 min read

Unit 4 · 7 hrs

Intellectual Property Rights and Computer Technology · note coming

Unit 5 · 6 hrs

Social Context of Computing: Impact, Equity, and ResponsibilityUnit 5 of Society and Ethics in IT explores how computing technologies shape—and are shaped by—society, including digital divides, cultural impacts, accessibility, and the role of IT in economic and social development.9 min read

Unit 6 · 6 hrs

Software Issues: Licensing, Piracy, Open Source, and QualityUnit 6 of Society and Ethics in IT explores the ethical, legal, and technical challenges in software development, including licensing models (proprietary vs. open-source), software piracy, quality assurance, and the role of software in societal trust and sustainability.10 min read

Unit 7 · 6 hrs

New Frontiers in Computer Ethics: AI, Bioethics, and Digital RightsUnit 7 of Society and Ethics in IT explores emerging ethical dilemmas in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital rights, and global computing—focusing on bias in AI, genetic privacy, surveillance ethics, and the rights of digital citizens in the age of smart technologies.8 min read

Unit 8 · 7 hrs

Cyberbullying, Computer Crime Investigation, and EthicsUnit 8 of Society and Ethics in IT: This note covers the definition and types of cyberbullying, the legal framework in Nepal, the step-by-step process of computer crime investigation, digital forensics tools, and the ethical responsibilities of IT professionals in handling sensitive data.9 min read