Lunn, SJ; Hazewindus, I; Prasad, P; Ramachandran, V; (2025) Ethical issues in software engineering. In: The Routledge International Handbook of Engineering Ethics Education. (pp. 321-338). Routledge: London, UK.

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Given the increasing demand for technology to improve human quality of life and its pervasive integration throughout society, we have seen a surge of interest in software engineering and its applications. This expansion necessitates that when projects are undertaken and products are created, careful consideration is given to the ethical implications or concerns that may exist at the time or arise in the future. This chapter introduces key considerations for computing educators regarding ethics and morality in software engineering and presents a framework integrating ethics, the software development life cycle (SDLC), and the data life cycle (DLC). Furthermore, the chapter provides tools for dialogue and reflection that can be incorporated into lessons and practice. It identifies case studies that can be applied in coursework or in learning activities outside the classroom. These materials are intended as resources to enhance critical reflection around good, effective decision-making as students, practitioners, and teachers set out to make choices throughout the software engineering process.

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