Ethics and Information Technology

Ethics and Information Technology (ETHICS INF TECHNOL, ISSN 1388-1957) is a leading international journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse on the ethical implications of information and communication technologies. Published by Springer, the journal serves as a critical forum for examining the moral, social, and legal dimensions of computing, digital media, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and networked systems. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including privacy and surveillance, algorithmic fairness and accountability, digital rights and freedom of expression, the ethics of autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and the impact of technology on human values and social justice. The journal welcomes original research articles, comprehensive review papers, and thoughtful commentary that employ philosophical analysis, empirical methods, or interdisciplinary approaches to address emerging ethical challenges. It is particularly valued for publishing rigorous theoretical contributions alongside applied studies that inform policy and practice. The target audience includes academic researchers in philosophy, computer science, law, and social sciences, as well as technologists, policymakers, and ethicists working in industry and government. A notable feature is its strong standing in the field: with a 2026 Impact Factor of 5.5000 and placement in the JCR Q1 quartile, it ranks among the top-tier journals in both ethics and information science. While not fully open access, the journal offers an open access option for authors who wish to make their work freely available, ensuring broad dissemination of high-impact research in this rapidly evolving domain.