Social Media is a relatively new phenomenon and because of
this, it is there is not a clear set of ethics for it. For example, a doctor
makes the ethical choice to not resuscitate. What does Social Media have to
make ethical decisions on? Well, your security and privacy for one.
Let’s talk about Facebook. Most people know that fb’s privacy
policy is forever changing which in turn leaves us vulnerable to the online
world. When you make a choice to have your profile private, you assume Facebook
will honor that. But on numerous occasions, the policy changes have reset the
privacy settings. This is NOT ok. Now, if you post something on Facebook and
get fired for it because you friended your boss, which is YOUR fault.
Facebook has the obligation to its customers to be
transparent with its policies and let us know when they are changes. They cannot disregard the settings we, as
customers, choose to put on our profiles. They should not be able to leave us
vulnerable. With this said, even if they inform us, it that still an ethical decision? Watch the above video to find out.
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