One way of analyzing whether National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden’s actions were justified in leaking classified materials exposing the breadth of the U.S. government’s surveillance activities is by weighing personal morality against the morality that comes with one’s adopted professional role. Using this perspective, do you believe Snowden’s act was ethical?

One way of analyzing whether National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden’s actions were justified in leaking classified materials exposing the breadth of the U.S. government’s surveillance activities is by weighing personal morality against the morality that comes with one’s adopted professional role. Using this perspective, do you believe Snowden’s act was ethical?

Contemporary Auditing

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337650380

Author:KNAPP

Publisher:KNAPP

Chapter5: Ethical Responsibilities Of Independent Auditors

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