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    The document discusses several ethical issues related to information technology including abuse of personal data and privacy, lack of integrity in educational environments, rise of unethical websites, internet addiction, software piracy, hacking, violent computer games, forging digital documents, and online gambling.

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    The document discusses several ethical issues related to information technology including abuse of personal data and privacy, lack of integrity in educational environments, rise of unethical websites, internet addiction, software piracy, hacking, violent computer games, forging digital documents, and online gambling.

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    I.

    INTRODUCTION
    New advances particularly in the field of information technology have brought new scientific
    gains to humans but it should be noted that the entry of new scientific and technological fields will
    always have ethical issues and limitations. One of the interesting and, of course, new topics in the
    field of information technology science is computer ethics or IT ethics. The study of computer
    ethics has long been considered by the researchers. Today, in the digital age, the society is
    dependent on computers in almost all its affairs, and the study of ethics in the field of computer and
    information technology must always be considered.
    The growth and development of the Internet has made it possible to store a large number of
    individuals’ personal data by relying on advanced information systems and the abuse of personal
    data and privacy violations in the field of information technology is increasing [1].
    The lack of scientific integrity in educational environments that make the most use of
    technology is an issue that should be considered. Illegal downloading of software is common
    among all social classes specially the students. The use of social networks is an inseparable part of
    the lives of many people and the nature of students. These cases have different effects on their
    lifestyle, especially on their academic performance and the length of their studies [2], [3].
    On the other hand, the number of unethical sites is rising every day and the conditions for
    access to these sites are easier than before and the mean age of people who visit these sites is
    reduced. Being exposed to the unethical sites also has the dangers of high-risk sexual behavior,
    social dilemmas and mental and psychological problems. Communicating with anonymous
    people and visiting them is increasing [4].
    A large percentage of users are exposed to moral damages and IT abnormalities, and having a
    virtual identity has become a commonplace cause of many social abnormalities. The phenomenon
    of Internet addiction has long been considered in the developed countries as one of the
    consequences of the ever- increasing development of the electronic communications network and
    has caused various harms to the individual, family and society. The excessive use of social
    networks can lead to addiction and is not tolerated by many physical communities. The theft of
    software, films, music, etc. with copyrights has become common in some societies.
    Unauthorized access to the systems (hacking) is done using different and new methods and is
    increasing every day. Today hackers have posed the greatest challenge against IT ethics and with
    a widespread violation, they make numerous attempts to influence the commercial and banking
    accounts of individuals and try to violate individuals’ privacy [1].
    Many computer games are violent and stimulate aggressive antisocial behavior in addition to
    violent thoughts and feelings.
    Today, forging digital documents such as counterfeiting digital signatures, digital images, etc.
    is an important topic in the field of information security and computer ethics. Online gambling
    (using online websites where members can participate in a variety of games without having to be
    present at the site, in which everything is done online from opening an account to transferring
    funds, withdrawals, playing games, etc.) is increasing.
    Cases such as cyber bullying and communicating with anonymous individuals, visi

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