Legal and Ethical use of

Technology

Prepared by:
Rabuya, Ivy Joy R.
Ethics for Computer Users

Use the computer to help people and

not to do harm.

Use your own or assigned computer unit

and do not interfere with others’ work.

Use your computer with your own files

and not to use your others’ files.
Use the computer to share information and not
to steal others’ information.

Use the computer to spread truthful information

not to do character assassination.

Use software that are original and legal and not

pirated.

Use others’ computer resources with permission

and not to duplicate it without authorization.
Use your own work and not the work of
others.

Use the computer that shows respect

and consideration for other people and
not to do cyber bullying.

Create programs or software having in

mind its social impact and not for self-
interest.
Ethical Issues In Technology and Software
Unauthorized access and use of
hardware, software, network, and
computer files.

Cracker/hacker

Firewall
Unauthorized access
Some tips in carefully creating passwords:

Use at least eight characters.

Use a combination of upper and lower letters,

words, numbers, and special characters.

Use joined words together.

Add one or more numbers at the beginning,

middle, or end of the word.
Use words from other languages.

Use password that can be remembered easily.

Select a password that can be entered easily even without looking at the keyboard.

Do not leave written copies of your passwords anywhere.

Do not share your passwords to anyone.

 Hardware theft and vandalism
Information Theft

Encryption
Malicious Acts in Software
• Spim
Spam • Split

Phishing
Malware
Adware