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   2 \begin{document}
   3 \maketitle
   4 Regarding the case of \JS{} we bring out an advice for further action. In the
   5 first paragraph we dwell a little over the facts and in the second paragraph we
   6 reason from several ethical theories and lastly in the third paragraph a
   7 conclusion is drawn.
   8
   9 \paragraph{Facts}
  10 Surrounding the case of \JS{} we are aware of several facts.
  11 \Jo{} was a seasoned hacker and thought of as such by his fellow students.
  12 The remark that the teacher made was understood by \Jo{} as a challenge while
  13 the other student did not thought so.
  14 \Jo{} immediately gave in and confessed
  15 while stating he did not meant to do harm with it.
  16 While the dean has a good idea of what hacking is in the eyes of computer
  17 science students. On the other hand, some others in the board see ``hacking''
  18 as deviant behaviour.
  19
  20 Not all information is relevant for the case. Factual information about the
  21 location of the university and the courses \Jo{} currently takes are not
  22 relevant. On the other side, some other information could be useful.
  23 Information about the curriculum concerning courses about hacking and security
  24 can shed a light on the motives of \Jo{} and what is common knowledge about,
  25 possible ethical, hacking.
  26
  27 \paragraph{Ethical perspective}
  28 The gut reaction to this case is to not give Jon a conditional heavy penalty
  29 but to let him go clear with a stern lecture. The action was clearly thought
  30 through and but it seems he was unable to understand the impact of his action.
  31 This intuition arises mainly from the fact that no data was touched and \Jo{} a
  32 well-performing student is. The only setback is the fact that \Jo{} is a
  33 seasoned hacker and possible should have known better.
  34
  35 \paragraph{Conclusion}
  36
  37 %Facts
  38 %       What important facts are you given for this case?
  39
  40 %       Is any of the information you have been given irrelevant to the ethical
  41 %       assessment of the case?
  42 Some irrelevant information is:
  43 - the location of the school
  44 - the courses he is taking
  45
  46 %       Is there any additional information that you need that has not been
  47 %       provided?
  48 Information that would be usefull is information about the way security and
  49 hacking ethics are taught at the university.
  50
  51 %Ethical Theories and Concepts
  52 %       Consequences
  53 %               Who are the stakeholders ? Who is affected?
  54 The stakeholders are the faculty members and administrators. Affected is Jon.
  55
  56 %               What are the consequences of this course of action?
  57 The consequences are minimal besides the work the police, and dean had with the
  58 case. The hacking itself didn't have severe consequences because no files were
  59 read.
  60 Jon would even argue that there are positive consequences, namely that he could
  61 give advice to the system administrators.
  62
  63 %               Are some consequences especially objectionable?
  64 Therefore the consequences are not objectable
  65
  66 %       Rules
  67 %               Are any rights violated in this case?
  68 Breaching into systems unauthorized is not permitted. Especially since it were
  69 patient records.
  70
  71 %               What considerations of justice/fairness apply?
  72
  73
  74
  75 %               What considerations of respect for persons apply?
  76 Very sensitive information was possible leaked and that can hurt the victims
  77 greatly.
  78
  79 %               What other moral rules apply in this case?
  80 ---
  81
  82 %       Character
  83 %               Are any factors in the case related to character flaws/strengths?
  84 Jon is smart and wants to boast to his fellow-students. Also some faculty
  85 members believe ``Hacking'' is the lowest of lowest of crimes which is an
  86 uninformed statement that does not comply to Jon's view on hacking activities.
  87
  88 %               What is the future impact on character for possible solutions to the
  89 %               case study?
  90 This decision will set the tone for futere hacking related problems. It can
  91 harm the
  92
  93 %Public Policy Implications
  94 %       Distinguish
  95 %               What you feel you personally should do in this case (personal morality)
  96 Personally a stern lecture would be greatly sufficient.
  97
  98 %               What everyone should be required to do (duty and law)
  99 By law and duty this should be punished. However, not to set a tone.
 100
 101 %               What everyone should be encouraged to do (supererogatory)
 102
 103
 104 %       Also distinguish:
 105 %               Present state of affairs
 106 %                       --Law-> Minimally acceptable state of affairs
 107 %                       --Exhortation-> Idea state of affairs
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