Technology Ethics

Using tech in a way that’s fair, respectful, and responsible.

Why It Matters

Technology is powerful—and how we use it affects real people.


Technology ethics is about thinking before posting, protecting privacy, giving credit, and using digital tools in ways that help, not harm.

How You Know You’ve Got It

  1. You ask, “Is this the right thing to do?” before you post, share, or click

  2. You respect people’s privacy—online and offline

  3. You think about how tech can impact others, not just you

How To Level Up

  1. Don’t screenshot or share something without permission

  2. Fact-check before you repost anything

  3. Use AI or tech tools to support learning—not to cheat the system

Where This Shows Up Later

  • Cybersecurity

    Protecting people’s data is an ethical responsibility

  • Media & Journalism

    Telling the truth and verifying sources matters

  • Social Media

    How you treat others online affects real lives

  • Tech Careers

    Ethical thinking is key in coding, product design, and AI

Famous People Who Flex This Skill

  • Dr. Joy Buolamwini

    Working to end bias in AI

  • Timnit Gebru

    Former researcher at Google, raised major concerns about responsible tech

  • Shoshana Zuboff

    Exposed how tech companies use personal data without consent