This document discusses the topic of computer ethics. It begins with a brief history of computers and the internet. It then defines ethics and distinguishes between law and ethics. Computer ethics is presented as a unique branch of ethics that is constantly evolving as technology advances. Ten commandments of computer ethics are listed that prohibit using computers to harm others or steal. Reasons for needing computer ethics include addressing new legal issues from emerging technologies. Common computer ethics issues involve violating copyright and accessing personal information without permission.

1. Computer Ethics
Presentation by
Nadine Fray
INF 103
PROF Mortoza Abdullah
May 3 2012

2. Table of contents
 1. A brief history of computer
and internet
 2. The meaning of Ethics
 3. The distinction between law
and Ethics
 4.The subject of Ethics
 5.computer Ethics as a unique
kind of Ethics
 6.chapter summary

3. Ethics?
 Ethic refers to the standards and rules
that "should" be followed and it helps us
to regulate our conduct in a group or with
a set of individuals. Since the term
Ethics is a relative term, it is branched
under philosophy, which states how
users of World Wide Web should make
decisions regarding their conduct.

4.  Computer ethics is
a new branch of
ethics that is
growing and
changing rapidly as
computer
technology also
grows and
develops.

5. The Ten Commandments On Computer Ethics
1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not
paid.
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without
authorization or proper compensation.
8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are
writing or the system you are designing.
10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration
and respect for your fellow humans

6. Computers are often far more
efficient than humans in performing
many tasks. In the industrialized
world many workers already have
been replaced by computerized
devices -- bank tellers, auto workers,
telephone operators, typists, graphic
artists, security guards, assembly-
line workers, and on and on. Even
professionals like medical doctors,
lawyers, teachers, accountants and
psychologists are finding that
computers can perform many of
their traditional professional duties
quite effectively.

7. Why do we need computer ethics?
The growth of the WWW has created several
novel legal issues
The existence of new questions that older laws
cannot answer
Traditional laws are outdated/anachronistic
in this world
a more coherent body of law is needed to
govern Internet and computers

8. Cyber Ethics
• the most common problem isn't hacking (illegally
accessing Web sites) or cracking (vandalizing
Web sites); It's the unauthorized downloading of
games and software.
• the average hacker is likely to be a teenager and
given that most homes now have at least one
computer

9. Code of Ethics
 Information stored on the computer should be treated
as seriously as written or spoken word.
 Privacy should not be violated. In case of academic
use, it is known plagiarism.
 Information from public viewing should not be
modified or deleted or inaccessible since these are
considered as destructive acts.
 Intrusive software such as "worms" and "viruses"
which are destructive to the computer system is also
illegal.
 Congesting somebody’s system with a lot of unwanted
information is also unethical.
 Sending obscene and crude messages through mail or
chat is also forbidden.
 Sending sexually explicit content, message or pictures
is also forbidden.

10. Ethics is a set of moral
principles that govern
individual or a group on what
is acceptable behavior while
using a computer.
Computer ethics is set of
moral principles that govern
the usage of computers.
One of the common issue of
computer ethics is violation of
copyright issues.
Duplicating the copyrighted
content without the authors
approval ,
accessing personal
information of others are
some of the examples that
violate ethical principles.

11. Ethical rules for computer users
 Do not use computer to harm other users.
 Do not use computers to steal other's information.
 Do not access files without the permission of owner.
 Do not copy copyrighted software's without the authors permission.
 Always respect copyright laws and policies.
 Respect the privacy of others, just as you expect the same from
others.
 Do not use other user's computer resources with out their permission.
 Use Internet ethically.
 Complain about illegal communication and activities, if found, to
Internet service Providers and local law enforcement authorities.
 Users are responsible for safeguarding their User Id and passwords.
They should not write them on paper or anywhere else for
remembrance.
 Users should not intentionally use the computers to retrieve or modify
the information of others which may include password information, files
etc.

12. References
• Stanford Encyclopedia Of Philosophy
• Computers Professionals For Social
Responsibility
• Computer Ethics - code of ethics in
computing
• Computer Ethics — Information Security
Education and Awareness