Problem
Discriminatory design of information systems
Other Names:
Biased computer software designBiased computerized information displays
Incidence:
Two American airlines were rigging their computerized reservation systems, on which travel agency business is dependent, so that their flight information received more display-screen prominence than competitors' flights.
Broader Problems:
Abuse of computer systemsRestrictions on freedom of information Narrower Problems:
Lack of specifically designed softwareDiscrimination against non-western scripts in information systems Related Problems:
Bias in document classification systemsInadequate use of information technologyNon-compliance of computer equipment to Year 2000 transition Strategies:
Developing softwarePromoting progress and application of information systemsInterworkingShowing biasReducing discriminatory design of information systems Subject(s):
Communication → Exhibitions→ Systems
Design → Design
Informatics, Classification → Informatics
Information → Information
Societal Problems → Imbalances
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST