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Computer Ethics

An essential, thought-provoking course exploring the ethical, legal, and social implications of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, privacy rights, intellectual property, and cybersecurity.

4 Weeks Verified certificate

What you'll learn

  • Ethical Frameworks in Tech: Apply classical ethical theories (utilitarianism, duty-based ethics, rights-based ethics) to analyze modern technological dilemmas and software engineering choices.
  • Data Privacy & Regulations: Evaluate global data privacy standards (GDPR, CCPA) and user rights regarding data collection, surveillance, and personal information consent.
  • AI Ethics & Algorithmic Bias: Examine ethical considerations in artificial intelligence, including algorithmic discrimination, automated decision-making transparency, and generative AI copyright.
  • Intellectual Property & Licensing: Understand the legal and ethical distinctions between proprietary software, open-source software licenses (MIT, GPL), trademarks, patents, and copyright laws.
  • Cybersecurity Ethics & Responsibility: Differentiate between ethical hacking (white hat) and unauthorized intrusion (black hat), focusing on responsible vulnerability disclosure and system compliance.

Course content

The full curriculum is being finalised. Contact us for the syllabus.

About this course

Navigate the complex moral and regulatory landscape created by rapidly evolving computer technologies. This course examines the responsibilities of technology creators, IT professionals, and digital citizens in an interconnected world. You will analyze critical topics such as data privacy rights, ethical AI and algorithmic bias, intellectual property law, open-source licensing, and the societal impacts of surveillance. Through real-world case studies and ethical frameworks, you will evaluate issues related to software piracy, digital access inequality, autonomous decision-making systems, and cybersecurity responsibilities.

Tools you'll use

GDPR FrameworkCCPA ComplianceOpen Source Licensing (MITGPLApache)Creative CommonsAI Safety GuidelinesOWASP Ethics Standards

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Phone, tablet or laptop. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Hands-on practice

Quizzes, coding exercises and projects marked by instructors.

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