Understanding Information Ethics Practice through the PAPA Framework

Authors

  • Kasmarini Baharuddin Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Puncak Perdana Campus, Shah Alam 41050, Malaysia
  • A'dillah Mustafa Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Puncak Perdana Campus, Shah Alam 41050, Malaysia
  • Siti Nurul Maryam Abdullah Faculty of Information Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Puncak Perdana Campus, Shah Alam 41050, Malaysia
  • Khalid Ayuba Abdullahi Faculty of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4103

Keywords:

Information Ethics, Library and Information Science, PAPA, Ethical Issues

Abstract

This article discusses the dimension of the PAPA (Privacy, Accuracy, Property, and Accessibility) framework used in information ethics practice in various fields. PAPA framework provides a holistic view of information ethics practice research. The aim is to identify what is the dimension used in PAPA components. An analysis of literature has been performed to capture the dimension and a brief description is presented. The analysis found unique dimensions used, and finally, a Hybrid PAPA framework is illustrated to provide a framework guide for further information ethics research.

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2022-11-30

How to Cite

Baharuddin, K., Mustafa, A., Abdullah, S. N. M., & Abdullahi , K. A. (2022). Understanding Information Ethics Practice through the PAPA Framework. Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7(SI10), 67–72. https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI10.4103

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