LO5 5.1

LO5 5.1

1. Whistle Blowing: Usually when an employee discloses that some form of serious unlawful practice is taking place within their place of work. The activity could include miscarriages of justice, illegal activity, threats to individuals and or damage to the environment. Whistle blowers are protected by UK law against any from of 'punishment' by their organisation, for example, unfair dismissal or not being promoted.

   • Disability/Gender/Sexuality Discrimination: Behaving ethically can be underwritten by law, for example 'The Equality Act 2010' ensures equality of treatment for all people, irrespective of colour, race, disability or gender. These and other characteristics are classified as 'protected. Examples of discrimination could be people not recieving equal pay for doing the same job because of their gender.

2. Use Of Information: The Data Protection Act 2010 ensures that personal data is used responsibly.

3. Codes Of Practice: Organisations may have a code of practice for confidentiality in relation to it's clients. For example, if you saw confidential info while developing an information system you would be bound by your organisations code of practice to not share that information.

4. Staying Safe Online: There are guides on staying safe online to avoid problems with individuals who do not behave ethically or perhaps have a different ethical code from those of society as a whole.