Should student research that is not intended to harm anyone, but ...

[audragclark]

Should student research that is not intended to harm anyone, but only to yield positive
  results to improve computer security be considered ethical conduct, exempt from these
  laws?

 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Maryland Department of Corrections is demanding that job applicants provide the
  passwords to their Facebook accounts, so they can be investigated in pre-hiring
  screening. Many employers already search the Internet for information about job
  applicants, but this goes a step further.

 
  What will be an ideal response?

[Kdiggy]

Answer to Question 1

Defend Morris' actions using ethical reasoning.

Answer to Question 2

Should employers have the right to investigate
applicants by demanding these passwords? Do job applicants have a right to protect
their privacy on password-protected sites they established before applying for these
jobs? Defend your conclusions by using ethical arguments.

[audragclark]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[recede]

Great answer, keep it coming