Web Ethics

08/03/2016

“The right to insult does not make it compulsory. Because there is freedom of expression does not mean all political discourse has to be crass and personalised.

“The distinction is that there has always been a decent recognition by professional journalists that while election candidates are public figures they are also private people with families . . . That is the decency element that social media seems to ignore. It’s a cheap substitute for debate. What differentiates journalists from tittle tattle and abuse is an adherence to a code of conduct.”

Jack Chambers was among the victims of the personal attacks which are now the norm

11/02/2016

Thank you to Minister Alex White for asking his Department to meet with us today for what was a productive discussion on web ethics.

10/02/2016

SpunOut.ie joins new Twitter Trust and Safety Council.

Yesterday (10/2/2016) Twitter launched a new “Trust & Safety Council” to ensure that people feel safe expressing themselves on Twitter. In developing the Council, Twitter aim to take a global and inclusive approach so that they can hear a diversity of voices from organisations including: Safety advo…

09/02/2016

Allegations "bring into stark focus the prevalence in society of postings and comments online which can cause offence and victimisation including: bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination." says UCD Authorities.

This email was sent to all UCD students this evening after 'revenge p**n' controversy

30/01/2016

Is banning anonymity online really the way to go or could it have negative consequences in terms of hindering freedom of expression?

Bullying fears as use of anonymous social media site continues to rise among Irish teenagers

25/01/2016

Pope Francis’ recognition of online ethics can only be welcomed says Stephen Fitzpatrick BL, Web Ethics’ Legal Advisor.

Pope Francis’ recognition of online ethics can only be welcomed says Stephen Fitzpatrick BL, Web Ethics’ Legal Advisor. Across the globe there is growing recognition that the new technologies open to us, while being extraordinarily beneficial to mankind, can encourage or give rise to words and behav…

21/01/2016

Help promote a better internet!

Join the Safer Internet Day

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/36456-support-safer-internet-day

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20/01/2016

Bill outlaws planting of malicious software and accessing of data on information systems.

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/legislation-to-tackle-cyber-attacks-on-it-systems-published-1.2502281

18/01/2016

Researchers investigate the ethics of the Internet of Things

Privacy and security of IoT in the spotlight in £23m project.

07/01/2016

06/01/2016

How did we miss this interesting story?

"Gardaí have been invited to speak on the dangers of the internet from the pulpit at Masses to encourage hundreds of students to take a pledge against cyber-bullying for their confirmation."

Gardaí have been invited to speak on the dangers of the internet from the pulpit at Masses to encourage hundreds of students to take a pledge against cyber-bullying for their confirmation.

05/01/2016

What happens when a troll comes face to face with their victim?

Listen to this Podcast from This American Life

It’s safe to say whatever you want on the Internet; nobody will know it’s you. But that same anonymity makes it possible for people to say all the awful things that make the Internet such an annoying and sometimes frightening place. This week: what happens when the Internet turns on you?