Digital Ethics

Why it matters

• Ensures the protection of individual privacy and data sovereignty in an increasingly interconnected digital ecosystem.
• Addresses systemic biases embedded in automated systems to promote fairness, accountability, and transparency in public service delivery.
• Balances the drive for technological innovation with the necessity of safeguarding human rights and democratic values.
• Provides a framework for establishing trust between citizens, private technology providers, and state institutions.

How it is asked

Focus on the intersection of digital ethics with GS Paper IV (Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude) regarding the use of technology in governance, and GS Paper III (Science and Technology) concerning data protection and cybersecurity policy frameworks.