The issue to be investigated is how information technology has changed the way society perceives ethics; how information technology can be used ethically and how to develop a code of ethics to alleviate many ethical issues. Information Technology: Social Perceptions The Internet is a relatively new phenomenon; society has not yet recognized the enormous social impact that information technology has had and will have in the future. Over the last decade there has been a steady mass migration of people from all over the world who have embraced the digital environment. During major events like the Occupy Wall Street movement, people were asked “and where were you?” the answer was often “online”. (Floridi, 2007) In addition to the benefits of having quick information at your fingertips, there are also some harmful consequences to consider. Due to new technological advances and resulting emerging ethical considerations, students need guidance in making ethical decisions, which is now unique in today's technology-driven world. (Brooks, 2010, p. 11) The Josephson Institute conducts a national survey of the ethics of American high school students every two years. Stealing, lying and cheating have increased exponentially. (Brooks, 2010) In the IT industry, spying has become excessive; IT professionals access computers without authorization and read sensitive information without legitimate reason. The Ponemon Institute conducted a survey of 16,000 IT professionals and found that 42% said they had knowingly violated company privacy, security, and IT policies. (Harbert, 2007, p. 35) These heartbreaking statistics, which darkly reflect our society, should make it ring loud and clear to everyone that there… in the middle of the paper… the economy [Journal]. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 7(3), 1-8. Retrieved from: http://www.ejisdc.org/ojs2/index.php/ejisdc/article/viewFile/36/36Research and Markets: Ethics and Technology: Controversies, Questions, and Strategies for Ethical Computing [Journal]. (2010, March 19). Company thread. Retrieved from: http://search.proquest.com/proxy1.ncuSchultz, R. (2009). Information technologies and the ethics of globalization: transnational issues and implications [Safari]. Retrieved from: http://safari5.bvdep.com/1978165669229Stahl, BC (n.d.). Teaching ethical reflexivity in information systems: How to equip students to address the moral and ethical issues of emerging information and communication technologies [Journal]. Journal of Information Systems Education, 22(3). Retrieved from: http:search.proquest.com/proxy1.ncu