During a Recent Brainstorming Session, One of Franklin's Co-Workers Suggested

question 28

Multiple Choice

During a recent brainstorming session, one of Franklin's co-workers suggested that their company could sell some of the data contained in its customer databases to earn extra revenue for the business. As a long-time member of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) , Franklin is opposed to the idea because it violates which of the following imperatives in the ACM code of ethics?

• A)Avoid harm to others.
• B)Be honest and trustworthy.
• C) Honor property right.s
• D) ​Respect the privacy of others.

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Definitions:

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Subliminal Messages

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