Legal and Ethical Issues - SoenCapstone/GameOn GitHub Wiki

Data Privacy and Security
Legal obligation to respect the data protection standards since personal information such as names, contact info, skill levels and payment details are handled. Any breach of user data can have consequences legally.

Financial Transactions Compliance
By managing payments and refunds, regulatory responsibilities are introduced. The app must make sure that transactions are secure by complying with financial guidelines like anti-fraud measure and proper refund rules.

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination
The platform must make sure that every player has equal access regardless of gender, race or background. If app features like skill ratings or reputation scores accidentally discriminate against groups of minorities or if it has the reinforcement of bias, then ethical concern may arise.

Content Moderation and Safety
The messaging feature of the app must block any attempt of harassment, bullying or hate speech. It is an ethical responsibility to provide access to tools, such as reporting, muting, and filtering of content that is considered inappropriate.