Ethical Dilemma

Visualizing Technology 5ed

Print or submit your answer sheet electronically as directed by your instructor.

Writing Assignment – Digital Footprint, Ethical Dilemma

Student Name

Course and Section

Your digital footprint says a lot about you, but not everything is true or accurate.

When you’re a student, you may not think about the impact your digital life will

have on future employment. Potential employers may search the web looking for

information on job applicants.

Answer the following questions in a 2-3-page MLA formatted paper:

Is it ethical for a potential employer to use the Internet this way? Is it legal? What

if an angry ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend posted some things, pretending to be

you? How might this affect your chances for employment? Do you think it’s okay

to post things that make you look good, even if they’re not true? Use the Internet

to look up Internet defamation. Look up the definitions of libel and slander. How

do they differ? What are the legal consequences of each?