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International federation for information processing’s framework for computer ethics

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This paper reviews codes of ethics and codes of conduct from different countries. The differences and similarities between code content and between attitudes are considered. Distinction is drawn between a code of ethics and a code of conduct. Recommendations are made for establishing a common framework for IFIP (International Federation for Information Process) Member or Affiliate Societies.

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  1. Institut d’Information, Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, 21 Rue Grandgagnage, 5000, Namura, Belgium

    J. Berleur (IFIP Ethics Task Group Chairman)

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Jacques Berleur belongs to the “Cellule Interfacultaire de Technology Assessment” (CITA) which is financially supported by the “Services Fédéraux des Affaires Scientifiques, Techniques et Culturelles (SSTC)” of the Belgian State, in the framework of their Programme “Pôles d’attraction Interuniversitaires — Convention Nr. 32”. This paper was written during his sabbatical year at Loyola University Chicago, when sponsored by the Belgian National Scientific Fund (FNRS).

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Berleur, J. International federation for information processing’s framework for computer ethics. Sci Eng Ethics 2, 155–165 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02583550

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