LO1 - Ethical Issues

Ethical Issues

An ethical issue is an issue that relates to peoples moral principles. Examples of ethical issues are: maintaining confidentiality and maintain someones privacy. Being ethical means doing the right/moral thing.

1) Freedom of speech (i.e. trolling, incitement, defamation)

2) Use of disturbing imagery (explicit sex, explicit violence)

3) Use of offensive materials (racism, sexism, homophobia, use of language (swearing))

Consequences

Being unethical in a media product could lead to a fine, lawsuit/ court proceedings, revoking of product, damage reputation (leading to a loss of business).