The document outlines the principles of computer ethics, which govern the use of technology and address ethical issues such as intellectual property rights, privacy, and the societal impact of computers. It details the distinctions between industrial property and copyright, emphasizing the legal protections for original works, especially in the digital realm. Additionally, it provides guidelines on internet etiquette and discusses the ethical implications of actions like plagiarism and protecting personal information.

1. Computer Ethics

2. INTRODUCTION
• Ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the
behavior of a group or individual.
• Likewise, computer ethics is set of moral
principles that regulate the use of computers.

3. ETHICAL ISSUES
• The ethical issues classified into three ways:
 According to the type of technology
 According to the sector in which the
technology is used and
 According to ethical concepts or themes

4. Common issues of computer ethics
• Some common issues of computer ethics include
intellectual property rights such as copyrighted
electronic content, privacy concerns, and how
computers affect society.

5. For example, while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted
electronic or digital content, computer ethics would
suggest that it is wrong to do so without the author's
approval.
And while it may be possible to access someone's
personal information on a computer system, computer
ethics would advise that such an action is unethical.
unethical

6. Intellectual property
• Intellectual property refers to creations of the
intellect (hence, the name): inventions, literary
and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and
designs used in commerce are a part of it.
• Intellectual property is usually divided into two
branches,
• Industrial property and
• Copyright

7. • Industrial property, which includes
• Inventions (patents)
• Trademarks
• Industrial designs
• Commercial names
• Designations and
• Geographic indications (location specific
brands) etc.

8. Copy rights
• Copyright is a legal concept, enacted by most
governments. The copyright protects the original
authorship of works made available on communication
network, but does not protects ideas, procedures,
systems, or methods of operation.
Copyright Includes literary and artistic works such as
• Novels
• Poems
• Films and musical works
• Drawings
• Paintings
• Photographs, sculptures
• Architectural designs

9. COPYRIGHT ON INTERNET
The World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO), has established similar guidelines in its
Copyright Law,
It is also generally agreed that the owner of the
copyright and only the owner is authorized to do the
following with the work:
Reproduce it
Prepare derivative works based upon it
Distribute copies of it to the public
 Perform the work publicly (if applicable)
 Display the work publicly.

10. NETIQUTTES
Netiquette are about the various risks related to using
the Internet and proper ways in which to use a network.
Four important points using internet:
• Think twice before you click on Send button in the
mail/chat window.
• Protect your privacy: Protect your personal
information to keep someone from using it in an
unethical way.
• Avoid spamming: Spamming is sending unsolicited
bulk and/or commercial messages over the Internet.
• Help making network better: Receive helpful
information and report what you learned.

11. PLAGIARISM
• Plagiarism is copying someone else's work and
then passing it off as one's own. It is morally bad
because it is an act of stealing.
File privacy
• Any computer document produced either by an
individual in his private home or in his office
should remain private.

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