Development
information technology also create a new problem relating to the liability and
social practices which make individuals and organisation held accountable .A
question arises as to who is responsible if a person is injured by a machine
which is controlled by software .The various issues related with this
phenomenon are discussed below.
Accountability,
liability and control raise certain ethical issues .Here it is necessary to
find answer to the responsibility, liability and accountability of software
companies regarding the use of their software .It is also essential to see the
responsibilities and liabilities of users in acquiring and using software and
its related consequences.
It also
raises some social issues .System failures and consequent damage on information
is a usual experience .Hence, to protect the valuable information of
individuals and organisations should be encouraged to develop their own back up
services .The society is also required to decide whether it can permit network
and bulletin boards to post inaccurate and misleading information which will
harm many persons.
It raises
certain political issues also.Serve conflicts are going on between service
providers and users regarding the quality
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