This article provides an overview of key ethical considerations for the adoption of technology in social work practice. A content analysis was conducted across nine professional social work associations’ Codes of Ethics. Although considered key reference documents to guide safe practice, this research found limited and varied coverage of technology and focused predominantly on social media use. In an increasingly Internet-based and technology-driven world, social workers must resist reactionary responses to rapid technological developments. Consulting multiple sources is vital to assess the advantages and limitations of technology use, and to mitigate risks to service users, their families, fellow practitioners and the profession.

本文概述了在社会工作实践中采用技术的主要伦理考虑因素。对九个专业社会工作协会的《道德守则》进行了内容分析。尽管被认为是指导安全实践的关键参考文件，但该研究发现技术覆盖面有限且变化多样，并且主要侧重于社交媒体的使用。在一个越来越基于Internet和技术驱动的世界中，社会工作者必须抵制对快速技术发展的反应。咨询多种资源对于评估技术使用的优势和局限性，以及减轻服务使用者，其家庭，从业人员和专业人士所面临的风险至关重要。