Ethical Issues in Digital Communication
In this blog post I am exploring how ethics in digital communication is important and why modern communication professionals need to know and understand it.Ethics in the media field is usually defined as a set of principles and practices to follow. H owever it is more than just about being right or wrong. It is about choosing the best outcome for the situation at hand. Digital ethics goes even further and deals with the online communication amongst its users, how the technology is being used and what information is learned. The Society of Professional Journalists has a Code of Ethics they recommend for all journalists to follow. While not following them is not against the law, it is certainly frowned upon and will jeopardize your chances of landing employment, it is used so journalists and other media professionals will act responsibly. Media Ethics Magazine reported that digital manipulation is a growing problem with communication professionals and ...