WEEK 3

ETHICAL CODES

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 1. Elaborate different types of ethical codes.
2. Apply ethical code in Information Technology.
3. Define Cyber laws.

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ACM CODES
• The Code is designed to inspire and guide the ethical conduct of all
computing professionals, including current and aspiring practitioners,
instructors, students, influencers, and anyone who uses computing
technology in an impactful way. Additionally, the Code serves as a
basis for remediation when violations occur. The Code includes
principles formulated as statements of responsibility, based on the
understanding that the public good is always the primary
consideration. Each principle is supplemented by guidelines, which
provide explanations to assist computing professionals in
understanding and applying the principle.

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GENERAL ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

• Section 1 outlines fundamental ethical principles that form the basis for the
remainder of the Code.
• Section 2 addresses additional, more specific considerations of professional
responsibility.
• Section 3 guides individuals who have a leadership role, whether in the
workplace or in a volunteer professional capacity. Commitment to ethical
conduct is required of every ACM member, ACM SIG member, ACM award
recipient, and ACM SIG award recipient.
• Section 4 Principles involving compliance with the Code.

(The Code and guidelines were developed by the ACM Code 2018 Task Force)

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Applying ethical codes

Five Codes of Ethics
• Integrity.
• Objectivity.
• Professional competence.
• Confidentiality.
• Professional behavior.

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Applicable Philippine Laws

• Act No 10175 Cybercrime Law act of 2012
- The Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act No. 10175 or
“Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012” which addresses crimes
committed against and through computer systems on 12 September
2012. It includes penal substantive rules, procedural rules and also
rules on international cooperation.

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There are sixteen types of cybercrime covered under the Cybercrime

Prevention Act of 2012. They are:

• Illegal Access
• Illegal Interception
• Data Interference
• System Interference
• Misuse of devices
• Cybersquatting
• Computer related Forgery
• Computer-related Fraud
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• Computer-related Identity Theft

• Cybersex
• Child Pornography
• Libel
• Aiding or Abetting in the commission of cybercrime
• Attempt in the commission of cybercrime

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E-Commerce Law
• On 14 June 2000, President Joseph E. Estrada signed into law R.A.
8792 "An Act Providing For The Recognition And Use of Electronic
Commercial And Non-Commercial Transactions, Penalties For
Unlawful Use Thereof, And Other Purposes, also known as the
"Electronic Commerce Act."

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Data Privacy Act

• In 2012 the Philippines passed the Data Privacy Act 2012,
comprehensive and strict privacy legislation “to protect the
fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while
ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and
growth.” (Republic Act. No. 10173, Ch. 1, Sec. 2)

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Internet Pornography
• Pornography is defined by the law as any representation through
information technology or whatever means of a person engaged in
real or simulated explicit sexual activities or any representation of the
sexual parts of a person for primarily sexual purposes. This includes
WCST, or the use of webcams in broadcasting sexual abuse of
children to paying customers. The minority of the victim qualifies the
offense of trafficking in persons and carries a penalty of life
imprisonment.

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