In situations A through D, if you access the information you have done nothing illegal.

You were the passive recipient. Even for item E, although you undoubtedly violated your company’s employment policies, you most likely did not violate the law. So for this discussion, assume that all of these actions are legal.

a. What is the difference between legal and ethical? Look up both words in a dictionary, and explain how they differ.

b. Make the argument that business is competitive and that if something is legal, then it is acceptable to do it if it helps to further your goals.

c. Make the argument that it is never appropriate to do something unethical.