Information Technology
Information Technology Acts
The following paper will explain why important laws are passed due to the advancements in information technology which could result in ethical problems to arise requiring the formation of these laws. The first act is the Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 and the second act is the Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000. These acts are important because new technologies can lead to unethical business practices, and child exploitation.
The Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 allowed congress to introduce and implement the National Do Not Call Registry. The registry was created to limit calls made by telemarketers to consumers’ homes. Telemarketers are individuals hired by companies to call consumers’ attempting to sell the company’s products or services. Majority of the time, these calls would be made during times when a consumer would normally be home. If telemarketing companies did not follow the guidelines set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) they would have to pay fines for the penalty of not following the law, and contacting consumers that are on the Do Not Call Registry. The reason for this law was to stop telemarketing companies from invading consumers’ rights to their privacy. According to "Do Not Call Implementation Act Law & Legal Definition" (2001 - 2013), "The bill was sponsored by Representatives Billy Tauzin and John Dingell and signed into law by President George W. Bush on March 11, 2003.” (para. 1).
The advances in information technology that resulted in ethical issues to arise, which required the creation of The Do Not Call Implementation Act of 2003, included access to certain demographic information on consumers. This information was used as leads for companies who utilized a call center to promote their products or services they provide. As a result of changes in information technological processes, congress was forced to provide protection for consumers and restrain telemarketing
The following paper will explain why important laws are passed due to the advancements in information technology which could result in ethical problems to arise requiring the formation of these laws. The first act is the Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 and the second act is the Children’s Internet Protection Act, 2000. These acts are important because new technologies can lead to unethical business practices, and child exploitation.
The Do Not Call Implementation Act, 2003 allowed congress to introduce and implement the National Do Not Call Registry. The registry was created to limit calls made by telemarketers to consumers’ homes. Telemarketers are individuals hired by companies to call consumers’ attempting to sell the company’s products or services. Majority of the time, these calls would be made during times when a consumer would normally be home. If telemarketing companies did not follow the guidelines set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) they would have to pay fines for the penalty of not following the law, and contacting consumers that are on the Do Not Call Registry. The reason for this law was to stop telemarketing companies from invading consumers’ rights to their privacy. According to "Do Not Call Implementation Act Law & Legal Definition" (2001 - 2013), "The bill was sponsored by Representatives Billy Tauzin and John Dingell and signed into law by President George W. Bush on March 11, 2003.” (para. 1).
The advances in information technology that resulted in ethical issues to arise, which required the creation of The Do Not Call Implementation Act of 2003, included access to certain demographic information on consumers. This information was used as leads for companies who utilized a call center to promote their products or services they provide. As a result of changes in information technological processes, congress was forced to provide protection for consumers and restrain telemarketing
References: Anderson, W. L. (2010, December). Children 's internet protection act: balancing compliance with access. , (4), 117 - 123. Retrieved from http://web.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/ehost/detail?sid=e285cdcf-5b95-43f4-875c-424393769470%40sessionmgr198&vid=7&hid=126&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZQ%3d%3d#db=eue&AN=60862440 Do not call implementation act law & legal definition. (2001 - 2013). Retrieved from http://definitions.uslegal.com/d/do-not-call-implementation-act/