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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer for Computer
UsersUsers
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Computer ethicso Take basic ethical principles and applies them
to daily computer use
• Ethical principleo Justification used to determine whether a rule
or act is morally right or wrongo Uses standards that promote trust, fairness,
good behavior, and kindness
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Follow your school’s code of conduct:o Acceptable-use
policy (code of conduct)—set of rules to follow when using computers at school or a place of business
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Rules for using school and business Rules for using school and business
computers:computers:
o Respect yourself• Don’t give account passwords to others• Don’t use the Internet inappropriately
o Respect others• Do not threaten or harass anyone• Share computer resources
o Respect academic integrity• Cite text copied from the Internet• Obtain permission to use pictures from the Internet• Don’t copy or distribute software unless you have
permission to do soo Classroom computer etiquette is an important
academic issue
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Computer EthicsComputer Ethicsfor Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics—Backgroundo Developed by the Computer Ethics Institute of
the Brookings Institutiono Applicable for computer programmers,
system designers, and all computer users
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Ten Commandments:1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other
people2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s
computer work3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other’s
computer files4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false
witness
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Ten Commandments (con’t.):6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for
which you have not paid7. Thou shalt not use other’s computer resources
without authorization or proper compensation8. Thou shalt not appropriate other’s intellectual output9. Thou shalt think about social consequences of the
program you are writing or system you are designing 10.Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that
ensure consideration and respect for your fellow human beings
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Netiquetteo Guidelines for using the
Interneto More respectful
environmento Discussion Forums• Postings should be
helpful or ask question• Never post in anger
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer Usersfor Computer Users
• Netiquette (con’t.)o E-mail
• Check daily• E-mail is not private; be professional
o Instant Messages• Ideal for brief conversations• Don’t share bad news or major announcements
o Chat Rooms• Follow rules• Respect others; avoid foul language
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Computer Games: Too Computer Games: Too Much Violence?Much Violence?
• Video gamingo Growingo Psychologists are not in agreement regarding the
effects of playing violent computer video games• Are becoming more violent
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Organizationsfor Organizations
• Employees—should not conduct personal business on computers at work
• Businesses should protect datao From being lost or damaged and from inaccuracies
and misuse• Backup procedures• Continuous backups
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Computer Ethics Computer Ethics for Computer for Computer ProfessionalsProfessionals• Codes of conduct
o ACMo Institute for Certification of Computing
Professionals
• Code of ethics for computer professionals are:o Protecting human lifeo Safeguarding others from harm or injury
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• Plagiarism
o Use of another’s ideas, writings, or intellectual property without permission; unethical and illegal
o Practiced for a long time; it’s now easier—because of the Internet
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• Copyright infringement
o When copyrighted material is plagiarized• Fair use
o Allows limited use of copyrighted material for research, education, and commentary
o Brief selection for purpose of commentary, parody, news reporting, research, and education
o Do not compromise the commercial value of the original work
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• Software piracy
o Copying or distributing copyrighted software
o Industry loses billions a year
• Software licenseo Grants the right to
back up and install the software
o Determines how many computers
o Making copies for others is illegal
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• Public domain software
o Free to userso May be copied and modified
• Sharewareo Users may use during a trial or evaluation periodo Users must buy the software to continue use• Registration fee
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• General Public License (GPL)
o Under the auspices of the Free Software Foundationo Users may copy, use, and modify as long as software
is not sold
• Site licenseo Contract that permits the installation of software on
multiple computers at a reduced cost
• Copyright protection schemeso Thwart illegal use of programs
• Software becoming machine dependent
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• Illegal:
o To use shareware past expiration date without paying registration fee
o To violate terms of software licenseo To make copies of site-licensed programs for homeo To give or sell copies of commercial software to
otherso To incorporate all or part of GPL program offered for
sale
• Protect yourselfo Make sure you have a product registration key
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It’s Not Just Unethical, It’s Not Just Unethical,
It’s Illegal TooIt’s Illegal Too• File Sharing
o May result in fines or jail terms
o Refers to either downloading copyrighted files or uploading the files to share• Lost income, loss of
jobs, earnings, and tax revenue
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