Document (#20447)

Author

Lindsay J.

Title

Policing the Internet?

Source

Focus on international & comparative librarianship. 28(1997) no.3, S.143-155

Year

1997

Abstract

The development of digital information and communication technologies will change the nature of political debate and the role of professional societies. Develops some of these issues, especially pornography, in consideration of policing the Internet. Addresses the following 4 aspects of pornography: children and access; accidentally finding; morphing; and the meaning of words. Distinguishes 5 different contexts where different professional judgements have to be made: the workplace; the university; the school; public spaces; and the home. Points to the new ethical professional considerations which arise from the development of technology. Suggests that there is a special role for professional societies in working out policies for policing the virtual society that is the Internet

Footnote

Based on a talk delivered at an International Group of the Library Association Open Meeting in Dec 1996 and at UmbrelLA 4 in Manchester, UK, June 1997

Theme

Internet
Informationsethik

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