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W3 Module 2 Lesson 4 The Netiquette and Computer Ethics

The document outlines 10 commandments of computer ethics that provide guidance for the ethical use of computers and online behavior. The commandments instruct users to 1) not use computers to harm others, 2) not interfere with others' work, 3) not access private files without permission, 4) not use computers for theft or fraud, 5) not spread misinformation, 6) not use unauthorized software, 7) not use other people's resources without permission, 8) not claim ownership over others' intellectual output, 9) consider social consequences of programs and systems, and 10) always use computers respectfully considering other humans.

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W3 Module 2 Lesson 4 The Netiquette and Computer Ethics

The document outlines 10 commandments of computer ethics that provide guidance for the ethical use of computers and online behavior. The commandments instruct users to 1) not use computers to harm others, 2) not interfere with others' work, 3) not access private files without permission, 4) not use computers for theft or fraud, 5) not spread misinformation, 6) not use unauthorized software, 7) not use other people's resources without permission, 8) not claim ownership over others' intellectual output, 9) consider social consequences of programs and systems, and 10) always use computers respectfully considering other humans.

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The Netiquette and


Computer Ethics

Instructor: Junice B. Ilagan, LPT


What is Netiquette?

netiquette, abbreviation of Internet etiquette


or network etiquette

• netiquette is a set of rules for behaving


properly online
• " proper " way to communicate in an online
environment
THE TEN
COMMANDMENTS
OF COMPUTER
ETHICS
Created in 1992 by the Washington, D.C. based
Computer Ethics Institute

A set of standards to guide and instruct people in the


ethical use of computer.
Commandment 1: Thou shalt not
use a computer to harm other
people.

• unethical to use a
computer to harm
other user.

-Since we're talking about computers we can't really hurt


people physically so this pertains to emotions.
-THINK before you click.
Commandment 2:Thou shalt not interfere
with other people's computer work.

• Do not use computer


technology to cause
interference in other
user’s work.

-By interfere this refers to VIRUS or MALWARE that


disrupt other people's computer work by destroying
files.
Commandment 3: Thou shalt
not snoop around in other
people's computer files
• Do not spy on another person’s computer data.

- read someone else's


email messages or files.
-Look for students' grade
from the teachers'
computers.
Commandment 4: • Stealing of sensitive
Thou shalt not information or leaking
use a computer information is as good
to steal. as robbery.

-Taking someone's personal


information or idea to use
without any approval.
-Illegal electronic transfer of
funds is a type of fraud.
Commandment 5:
Thou shalt not use
a computer to bear
false witness.

• Do not contribute to the spread of


misinformation using computer technology.
-false news or rumors
-Mails and pop-ups are commonly used to spread the
wrong information or give false alerts with the only
intent of selling products.
Commandment 6:
Thou shalt not • Obtaining illegal
copy or use copies of copyrighted
proprietary software is unethical.
software for which
you have not paid.

-Refrain from copying


software or buying
pirated copies. Pay for
software unless it is
free.
Commandment 7: Thou shalt not use other
people's computer resources without
authorization or proper compensation.

-Breaking into some other user's


password, thus intruding his/her
private space is unethical.

-Accessing data that you are not


authorized to access or gaining
access to another user's
computer without her permission
Commandment 8:
Thou shalt not
appropriate
other people's
intellectual
output.
• It is wrong to claim -Using the site's information
ownership on a work without proper citation.
which is the output
of someone else’s -Establishing ownership on a
work which is not yours
intellect.
Commandment 9: Thou shalt think
about the social consequences of
the program you are writing or the
system you are designing.
• Before developing a software, think about the social
impact it can have.

For example, a computer game for


kids should not have content that
can influence them negatively.
Similarly, writing malicious
software is ethically wrong.
Commandment 10: Thou shalt always
use a computer in ways that
ensure consideration and respect
for other humans.

• In using computers for communication, be


respectful and courteous with the fellow members.

-Adhere to the golden rule.


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Reference:
https://stoplearn.com/ten-commandments-of-
computer-ethics/

Thank You
See you next time.

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