Computer ethics committees: the way forward?

Duncan Langford

Abstract

In this paper I discuss a framework for the establishment of Research Ethics Committees for computer science research and development. Also addressed are some suggested guidelines for committee membership, potential areas of activity, and general powers. It is not intended that these proposals should be viewed as either comprehensive or incapable of further improvement; the purpose of the paper is to stimulate discussion by offering suggestions.

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