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    Ethical Concerns in the Cyber Space and the Legal Implications in Uganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2024-05-14) Cynthia Akaturinda
    As our lives become increasingly intertwined with digital technologies and the fact that technology is increasingly taking over human labor, ethical dilemmas emerge such as privacy violations, cyberbullying, online harassment, and the spread of harmful content. The heart of many business models in the information and communication technology sector lies in commodifying people, their identities, data, and privacy. This instrumentalization of human beings raises ethical concerns as noted by esteemed scholar Finnemore M., in his book Ethical Dilemmas in Cyberspace. Ethics & International Affairs. These issues have far-reaching legal implications, as is with developed economies, third-world countries like Uganda face the same problems in cyberspace, where the legal framework for cyberspace regulation is still evolving. This study explores the ethical concerns in cyberspace and examines the legal implications in Uganda, highlighting the need for effective regulation and enforcement mechanisms to address these issues. This research study argues that a comprehensive legal framework, combined with ethical considerations, is essential to ensure a safe and secure online environment in Uganda. The analysis draws on relevant laws, policies, and case studies to illustrate the challenges and opportunities in balancing ethical concerns with legal requirements in the Ugandan context. Keywords: Cyberspace, Ethical Concerns, Legal Implications, Online Regulation, Privacy.