During a recent brainstorming session, one of franklin's co-workers suggested that their company could sell some of the data contained in its customer databases to earn extra revenue for the business. as a long-time member of the acm (association for computing machinery), franklin is opposed to the idea because it violates which of the following imperatives in the acm code of ethics?
a. avoid harm to others.
b. be honest and trustworthy.
c. honor property rights.
d. respect the privacy of others.

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