Toward an ethics of digital government: A first discussion

Rob Domanski, Elsa Estevez, Evgeny Styrin, Mark Alfano, Teresa M. Harrison

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Abstract

In this panel, scholars discuss involving data, computational analysis, and information technology that hasthe potential to present ethical quandaries in the course of decision making related to digital government. More specifically, the presentations focus on algorithm-based decision making, personally identifiable information, and the manipulation of publicopinion in social media channels. Discussion following the presentations will focus on how ethical guidelines should be formulated or what their specific content should be.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 19th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research
Subtitle of host publicationGovernance in the Data Age, DG.O 2018
EditorsCharles C. Hinnant, Anneke Zuiderwijk
Place of PublicationNew York, NJ, USA
PublisherAssociation for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4503-6526-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018
Event19th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research: Governance in the Data Age, DG.O 2018: Governance in the Data Age - Delf, Netherlands
Duration: 30 May 20181 Jun 2018

Conference

Conference19th Annual International Conference on Digital Government Research: Governance in the Data Age, DG.O 2018
Country/TerritoryNetherlands
CityDelf
Period30/05/181/06/18

Keywords

  • Algorithms
  • Digitized service delivery
  • Ethics
  • Privacy
  • Social media

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