Computer & Information Ethics

The Berkman Center's mission is to explore and understand cyberspace; to study its development, dynamics, norms, and standards; and to assess the need or lack thereof for laws and sanctions.

"The Center for Democracy and Technology is a non-profit public interest organization working to keep the Internet open, innovative, and free. As a civil liberties group with expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT works to enhance free expression and privacy in communications technologies by finding practical and innovative solutions to public policy challenges while protecting civil liberties."

As a leader in the field, the Computer Ethics Institute has provided an advanced forum and resource for identifying, assessing and responding to ethical issues associated with the advancement of information technologies in society. Through advisory and consultative activities, research and education, and public outreach, CEI has stimulated awareness of the issues likely to arise as technology continues to develop.

CPSR is a global organization promoting the responsible use of computer technology. Founded in 1981, CPSR educates policymakers and the public on a wide range of issues. CPSR has incubated numerous projects such as Privaterra, the Public Sphere Project, EPIC (the Electronic Privacy Information Center), the 21st Century Project, the Civil Society Project, and the CFP (Computers, Freedom & Privacy) Conference.

This research group puts out a number of excellent reports, workshops, and podcasts exploring the social implications of data-centric technologies and automation.

News on reports, new projects, and other resources on information access and computer & information ethics from UNESCO.

A collection of cases looking at issues of computing ethics.

A collection of over 75 cases on various computer and information science ethics. Searchable by topic and keyword.

A collection of computer science case studies involving ethical dimensions.

Cases on computers and other emerging technologies from the Online Ethics Center for Science and Engineering

Guide on Computer Engineering Resources by Charles Uth

Guide on Computer Science by subject librarian Charles Uth.

Guide looking at broader subject of engineering ethics, including ethics centers, readings, case studies, and other resources.

Guide on Software Engineering by subject librarian Charles Uth.

A journal looking at ethical issues of big data, artificial intelligence, and other issues related to computer ethics.

Magazine looking at ethical and societal implications of computer science, big data, and other technologies.

A journal looking at how individuals interact with computers and technology on a daily basis, and the ethical issues that come with this interaction.

An excellent journal that looks at all aspects of ethics in science and engineering, including computer science, artificial intelligence, and the information sciences.