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The Hidden Ethics Problem in Tech Companies

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Show Notes

Information systems and technology are absolutely everywhere - in business and the real world. But what are the ethical issues businesses need to consider when designing and managing new systems? We try to answer that in this podcast. IS and IT ethics is a key strategic issue for most organisations, so we've given them the priority they deserve - their own episode!

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