Politics as Usual
Telematics and Informatics - Special issue: Regulating the internet: EU and US perspectives
Usability and Internationalization of Information Technology (Volume in the Human Factors/Ergonomics Series)
Access Denied: The Practice and Policy of Global Internet Filtering (Information Revolution and Global Politics)
Access Controlled: The Shaping of Power, Rights, and Rule in Cyberspace
Access Controlled: The Shaping of Power, Rights, and Rule in Cyberspace
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A free and open communication environment is essential for a democratic society. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) serve as a basic structure for creating democratic communication environments. We have to try to understand ethical issues which ICTs can cause and the importance of multinational companies' social responsibility. This paper presents case studies in conflict between governments and multinational information technology (IT) companies over internet regulations in Asia, specifically in China and South Korea. By analyzing recent conflicts, we develop an improved understanding of the embedded values of information technology and its possible effects on society. This analysis also allows us to anticipate possible future problems and understand future information environments. Furthermore, I suggest basic ethical concepts, identifying six principles which multinational information technology companies should consider when they implement their technology in other countries.