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Chapter II-Computer Ethics

This document discusses professional codes of ethics for computer professionals. It provides examples of the code of ethics for Filipino IT professionals and the Ten Commandments of computer ethics. The code of ethics outlines acceptable behaviors for members of a profession and provides principles to guide ethical decision making. It establishes standards for competent practice, protects public trust, and provides a benchmark for self-assessment. The examples given establish rules for using technology responsibly and avoiding harming others, respecting privacy and intellectual property.

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Chapter II-Computer Ethics

This document discusses professional codes of ethics for computer professionals. It provides examples of the code of ethics for Filipino IT professionals and the Ten Commandments of computer ethics. The code of ethics outlines acceptable behaviors for members of a profession and provides principles to guide ethical decision making. It establishes standards for competent practice, protects public trust, and provides a benchmark for self-assessment. The examples given establish rules for using technology responsibly and avoiding harming others, respecting privacy and intellectual property.

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Computer Ethics

Jimson Ornido
Professional Code
of Ethics
Professional code of ethics is a
set of guidelines which are
designed to set out acceptable
behavior of member of a
particular group, association or
profession.
Professional Code
of Ethics
Most codes of ethics created by
professional organizations have
two main parts:
1) outlines what the
organizations aspire to
become, and
2) typically lists rules and
principles by which
members of the
organization are expected to
abide.
Professional Code
of Ethics
Laws do not provide a
complete guide to ethical
behavior.

Just because an activity is not


defined as illegal does not
mean it is ethical.
Professional Code
of Ethics
You also cannot expect a
professional code of ethics to
provide an answer to every
ethical dilemma.

No code can be definitive


collection of behavioral
standards.
Professional Code
of Ethics
Benefits for the individual, the
profession and society as a
whole:
1. Ethical Decision-Making:
adherence to professional code
of ethics means that
practitioners use a common set
of core values and beliefs as a
guideline for ethical decision
making.
Professional Code
of Ethics
2. High Standards of Practice and
Ethical Behavior: adherence to a
code of ethics reminds professionals
of the responsibilities and duties
that they may be tempted to
compromise to meet the pressure of
day-to-day business. The code also
defines behaviors that are
acceptable and unacceptable to
guide professionals in their
interactions with others.
Professional Code
of Ethics
3. Trust and Respect from the
General Public: public trust is built
on the expectation that a
professional will behave ethically.
People must often depend on the
integrity and good judgements of a
professional to tell the truth, abstain
from giving self-serving advice, and
offer warnings about the potential
negative side effects of their actions.
Professional Code
of Ethics
4. Evaluation Benchmark: a
code of ethics provides an
evaluation benchmark that a
professional can use as a
means of self-assessment.
Peers of the professional can
also use the code for
recognition or censure.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

1. I will promote public


knowledge, understanding
and appreciation of
Information Technology.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

2. I will consider the general


welfare and public welfare
and public good in the
performance of my work.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

3. I will advertise goods or


professional services in a
clear and truthful manner.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

4. I will comply and strictly


abide by the intellectual
property laws, patent laws
and other related laws in
respect of Information
Technology.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

5. I will accept the full


responsibility for the work
undertaken and utilize my
skills with competence and
professionalism.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

6. I will make truthful


statements on my areas of
competence as well as the
capabilities and qualities of
my product and services.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

7. I will not disclose or use


any confidential information
obtained in course of
professional duties without
the consent of the parties
concerned except when
required by the laws.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

8. I will strive to attain the


highest quality in both the
products and services that
offer.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

9. I will knowingly
participate in the
development of the
Information Technology.
Code of Ethics of the
Filipino IT Professionals

10. I will uphold and


improve the IT professional’s
standard through continuing
professional in order to
enhance the IT profession.
The Ten
Commandments

The Ten Commandments of


computer ethics have been
defined by Computer Ethics
Institute. Here is our
interpretation of them:

1. Thou shalt not use a


computer to harm other
people.
The Ten
Commandments

2. Thou shalt not interfere


with other people’s
computer work.
The Ten
Commandments

3. Thou shalt not snoop


around in other people’s
files.
The Ten
Commandments

4. Thou shalt not use a


computer to steal.
The Ten
Commandments

4. Thou shalt not use a


computer to steal.
The Ten
Commandments

5. Thou shalt not use a


computer to bear false
witness.
The Ten
Commandments

6. Thou shalt not use or


copy software for which you
have not paid.
The Ten
Commandments

7. Thou shalt not use other


people's computer
resources without
authorization or proper
compensation.
The Ten
Commandments

8. Thou shalt not


appropriate other people’s
intellectual output.
The Ten
Commandments

9. Thou shalt think about


the social consequences of
the program you write.
The Ten
Commandments

10. Thou shalt use a


computer in ways that show
consideration and respect.
LEGAL
ASPECTS THE
TEN
COMMANDME
NTS OF
COMPUTER
ETHICS IN
RELATION
TOTHE
APPROPRIATE
PHILIPPINE
LAWS
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