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 Lesson 13: Information,
Communication and Computer Ethics
• What is ethics and why is it
important?
• Computer and information ethics
• Network etiquette
• ACM code of ethics and
Professional conduct
WHAT IS ETHICS?
 ETHICS
The discipline dealing with what is good and
bad and with moral duty and obligation.
At its simplest, ethics is a system of moral
principles.
 Purpose of Ethics
 Is to define acceptable human behavior
through knowing the types of actions, its
consequences, and the limits of both
humans and actions, as well as their
acceptability.
 Computer Ethics
Deals with the procedures, values and
practices that govern the process of
consuming computing technology and its
related disciplines without damaging or
violating the moral values and beliefs of
any individual, organization or entity.
 Example of Computer Ethics
• Computer shall not use to harm other people.
• Users also should not use a computer for
stealing.
• Computer shall not use to bear false witness.
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ethics is
important.?
Why ethics is
important.?

• For knowing the right

• Being fair for everyone
• Good for business
Why is it Important in
Computer.?
• It can prevent Cyber crime
• it can prevent stealing of
information
• It can prevent from Creating Viruses
 Computer Ethics

Computer ethics deals with the

procedures, values and practices that
govern the process of consuming
computing technology and its related
disciplines without damaging or violating
the moral values and beliefs of any
individual, organization or entity.
Primarily enforces the
ethical implementation and
use of computing resources.
It includes methods and
procedures to avoid
infringing copyrights,
trademarks and the
unauthorized distribution of
digital content.
The core issues surrounding computer ethics are
based on the scenarios arising from the use of
the Internet , such as:

• Internet privacy
• The publication of copyrighted
content
• User interaction with websites,
software and related services.
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
• Thou shalt not use a computer to
harm other people.
• Thou shalt not interfere with other
people's computer work.
• Thou shalt not snoop around in
other people's computer files.
• Thou shalt not use a computer to
steal.
• Thou shalt not use a computer to
bear false witness.
• Thou shalt not copy or use
proprietary software for which you
have not paid.
• Thou shalt not use other people's
computer resources without
authorization or proper
compensation.
• Thou shalt not appropriate other
people's intellectual output.
• Thou shalt think about the social
consequences of the program you
are writing or the system you are
designing.
• Thou shalt always use a computer
in ways that ensure consideration
and respect for your fellow
humans.
Computer ethics are a set of
moral standards that govern the
use of computers. It is society’s
views about the use of
computers, both hardware and
software. Privacy concerns,
intellectual property rights and
effects on the society are some of
the common issues of computer
ethics.
Privacy Concerns
Hacking
Malware
Data Protection
Anonymity
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright
Plagiarism
Cracking
Software License
 Information ethics
• The branch of ethics that focuses on the
relationship between the creation,
organization, dissemination, and us of
information, and the ethics standards and
moral codes governing human conduct in
society.
 Network

A system of lines, wires, etc.,

that are connected to each
other(Merriam Webster)
 Etiquette

The rules indicating the

proper and polite way to
behave(Merriam Webster)
 Network Etiquette or Netiquette

Represents the importance of proper manners

and behavior online. In general, netiquette is the
set of professional and social etiquettes
practiced and advocated in electronic
communication over any computer network.
Common guidelines include being courteous and
precise, and avoiding cyber-bullying. Netiquette
also dictates that users should obey copyright
laws and avoid overusing emoticons.
 Do’s:
 Respect other people's privacy
 Verify facts before reposting
 Check messages and respond
promptly
 Don'ts
 Name-call or express offensive opinions
 Post private or embarrassing images or
comments 
 Exclude people or talk behind their backs
 Examples of a Good Netiquette
 
Don’t spam! – It is normal to want to be noticed in
the crowd of people on social media – but spamming
(another word for sending the same or similar
messages lots of times) can be annoying and may
have the opposite effect!.
 
Check, then click – Before you post a comment,
double check that you are saying exactly what you
want to say.
ACM code of ethics and
Professional Conduct
  PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Is the field of the regulation of member of
professional bodies, either acting under statutory or
contractual powers.
Accepted standard of personal and business
behavior, values and guiding principles.
 WHY IT IS IMPORTANT?
• Professional conduct involves
Ethics, Morals, and standard of
behavior.
 PROFESSIONAL STANDARD 

• Describe the competent level of care

in each phase of the nursing process.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT IN WORKPLACE

• Professional behavior is a form of

etiquette in the workplace that is linked
primarily to respectful and courteous
conduct.
HOW DO YOU DEFINE A PROFESSIONAL?

• Person formally certified by a

professional body of belonging to a
specific profession by virtue of having
completed a required course of student.
 GENERAL ETHICAL PRINCIPLES.
A computing professional should...

• Contribute to society and to human well-being,

acknowledging that all people are stakeholders in
computing.
• Avoid harm.
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Be fair and take action not to discriminate.
• Respect the work required to produce new ideas,
inventions, creative works, and computing artefacts.
• Respect privacy.
• Honour confidentiality.
 PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A computing professional should...
• Strive to achieve high quality in both the processes
and products of professional work.
• Maintain high standards of professional
competence, conduct, and ethical practice.
• Know and respect existing rules pertaining to
professional work.
• Accept and provide appropriate professional review.
• Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of
computer systems and their impacts, including
analysis of possible risks.
 THANK YOU
FOR LISTENING!!!