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Ethics is knowing the difference
between what you have a right to do
and what is right to do.
- Potter Stewart -

We have often come across these words, moral
and ethical conduct and wonder how impactful
these two values are in our daily lives. Morality and
integrity are ethical behaviours that will enrich our EDITOR’S NOTE
lives and the lives of those around.

The moral characteristic derives from a set of internal
beliefs and personal values guiding our everyday
choices and actions. These guiding principles
influences the notion of right and wrong embedded
by our upbringing, personal experiences and
religious beliefs of a many.

Our moral rules and behaviours varies from one
individual to individual, and our moral decisions
stem from these personal values.

Ethical principles on the other hand is consistent as
they are strict guidelines across organisations and We do not see each other, but we share ethics should be built on the basic values
industries, dictating an expected set of behaviours. data, we do not talk to each other but of humanity. Ethics is a key differentiator
These behavioural guidelines or ethical rules stems we give our opinions liberally. Digital of how we behave and what we stand
from a social context relating to an organisation or a technologies continue to develop and for in strengthening reputation and
community’s set of ethical beliefs of what is right and penetrate into all aspects of human life. professional behaviours.
wrong, collectively decided upon.
Emerging digital technologies have
The fundamental about moral and ethics, is the become an integral part of our lives and Warm Regards
shared principles which is necessary for mutual this has spurred the discussion on data
understanding and harmonious relations. It’s the ethics. What is proper behaviour in the
foundation of society’s moral consciousness. While digital world? How to survive and thrive in
we’re all part of the same humanity, we often don’t a technology-centric world? How would
treat each other that way. ethical behaviour helps to build trust in
the digital age? The flaws in technologies
We speak past and see through each other. Yet, that increase biases, profiling, inequality
human relationships are critical to everyone, treating and violating people’s private space,
each other with dignity and holding our relationships personal data, and many other sensitive Siti Naidu
precious. aspects have questioned moral and
ethical issues. Editor
This shared principal is more prevalent in the We welcome readers’ comments.
digital world we live today, where most of our The conversation that needs to take You may email to the Editor your
communication is online on various digital platforms. place in the digital landscape is data contributions.

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