- The Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science
This Web site's mission is to "provide engineers, scientists, and science and engineering students with resources for understanding and addressing ethically significant problems that arise in their work, and to serve those who are promoting learning and advancing the understanding of responsible research and practice in science and engineering." It provides information on dealing with ethical issues that arise in the field, as well as links to codes of ethics from professional organizations, ethics cases, and essays about ethics.
- Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
CPSR is "a public-interest alliance of computer scientists and others concerned about the impact of computer technology on society." The Web site features information on issues of concern to the organization such as online privacy, censorship, and domain name issues.
- Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT)
The Center for Democracy and Technology "works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age." Its Web site provides news articles, general information, and resources related to such issues as cryptography, online privacy, and legislation related to Internet use.
- IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT)
The Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) focuses on issues such as "environmental, health and safety implications of technology; engineering ethics and professional responsibility; history of electrotechnology; technical expertise and public policy; peace technology; and social issues related to energy, information technology and telecommunications." SSIT's Web site features information about the organization, its quarterly journal, and its conferences, and links to related Web resources.
- Ethical Principals for Technical Communicators
This Web page contains the code of ethics for the Society of Technical Communication (STC), the largest professional organization for technical communicators.
- GigaLaw.com
GigaLaw.com "provides legal information for Internet and technology professionals, Internet entrepreneurs, and the lawyers who serve them." The site is edited and published by Douglas M. Isenberg, an attorney who practices intellectual property and Internet law in Atlanta. It offers plenty of current news, articles, and other resources about technology-related legal issues.
- Intellectual Property in the Information Age: A Classroom Guide to Copyright
Created by Janice R. Walker at the University of South Florida, this site discusses intellectual property issues of special concern to students writing research papers and using Internet sources.
- Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D. Attorney at Law: Internet and Intellectual Property Law
The Web site of Ivan Hoffman, an attorney specializing in Internet and intellectual property law, features numerous articles he wrote about issues such as domain name ownership and trademarks, Web site copyright, and electronic publishing.
- STC Environmental, Safety, and Health Communication SIG
This site is the official site for the Society for Technical Communication's (STC) Environmental, Safety, and Health Communication Special Interest Group (SIG). To help technical communicators stay current with these issues, the Web site contains current articles, a discussion group, and plenty of links to online resources.
- FindLaw CyberSpace Law Center
This Web site provides plenty of links to information about Internet-related legal issues such as online privacy, intellectual property on the Web, and spam.
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