During a recent brainstorming session, one of Franklin's co-workers suggested that their company could sell some of the data con

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During a recent brainstorming session, one of Franklin's co-workers suggested that their company could sell some of the data con

tained in its customer databases to earn extra revenue for the business. As a long-time member of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery), Franklin is opposed to the idea because it violates which of the following imperatives in the ACM code of ethics?
a. Avoid harm to others.
b. Be honest and trustworthy.
c. Honor property rights.
d. Respect the privacy of others.

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horrorfan [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-09T04:08:41+03:00

Answer:

The correct answer is D

Explanation:

When the company contains data of their customer, they have a responsibility of maintaining the accuracy as well as the privacy of the data which is provided to them.

So, the co- workers suggested to sell the data contained in the customer database in order to earn additional revenue, but the company is opposed to the idea as it is violating the ACM code of ethics, which is respect the privacy of others.