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Information Technology INT1001
Lecture 11
Ethical, Legal & SocialIssues in IT
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Computers Are Your Future
Tenth Edition
Chapter 1: Computers & You
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Ethics
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Computer Ethics
for Computer UsersAn act is considered ethical if:
Society would benefit if everyone acted in
the same manner. It treats people as an end rather than a
means to an end. Impartial observers would rate it as fair to
all concerned parties.
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Computers, Society, & You
Computer ethics involve moraldilemmas relating to computer usage.
Unethical behavior includes sendingviruses, stealing credit cardinformation, computer stalking, and
installing illegitimate copies of softwareon computers.
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Computer Ethics
for Computer Users The acceptable-
use policy is a set
of rules to befollowed when usingcomputers at schoolor a place of
business.
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Computer Ethics
for Computer Users Rules for using school or business
computers: Respect yourself
Never give account passwords to others Never use the Internet in a manner that may
reflect badly on you
Respect others Share computer resourcesAct professionally
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Computer Ethicsfor Computer Users
Rules for using school or businesscomputers (continued):
Respect academic integrity Cite text copied from the Internet Obtain permission to use pictures from the
Internet Refrain from misusing software
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Computer Ethicsfor Computer Users
Ten Commandments for ComputerEthicsBackground
Developed by the Computer EthicsInstitute of the Brookings Institution
Applicable for computer programmers,
system designers, and all computer users
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Computer Ethicsfor Computer Users
The Ten Commandments include:
Not using computers to hurt or interfere
with computer work of others Not looking at others files or using the
computer to steal from or lie about others
Not using or copying proprietary softwarethat was not purchased by the user
Not using others computer resources orintellectual property without authorization
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Computer Ethicsfor Computer Users
While psychologistsdo not agree
regarding the effectsof playing violentcomputer videogames, the fact is
that computer videogames are becomingmore violent.
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Computer Ethicsfor Organizations
Although common, employees shouldnot conduct personal business on their
computers while at work. Businesses and organizations have an
obligation to protect their data from
being lost or damaged and frominaccuracies and misuse.
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Computer Ethicsfor Computer Professionals
Professionals should follow a codeof professional ethics.
Many professional groups developcodes of conduct for theirmembers to follow.
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Its Not Just Unethical,Its Illegal Too
Plagiarism
Is the use of anothers ideas, writings, or
intellectual property without his or herpermission
Is unethical and illegal
Has existed for a long time Is now easier, and therefore more
tempting, because of the Internet
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Its Not Just Unethical,Its Illegal Too
Copyright infringement occurs whencopyrighted material is plagiarized.
The fair use doctrine allows limited useof copyrighted material for research,education, and commentary.
Use brief selection May not compromise the commercial value
of the original work
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Its Not Just Unethical,Its Illegal Too
Libel
The publication of untrue assertions about
a person or entity that results in injury tothe person or entity.
Ease of computer use makes it ripe forlibel.
Posting a document on the Internet ispublishing it.
Ensure that anything you publish is true.
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Its Not Just Unethical,Its Illegal Too
Public domain software
Free to users
May be copied and modified without anylegal repercussions
Shareware
Users may use freely during a trial period. Users must buy the software to continue
use.
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Its Not Just Unethical,Its Illegal Too
General Public License (GPL)
Under the auspices of the Free Software
Foundation Users may copy, use, and modify freely as
long as software
Site license:A contract that permitsan entity to install software on multiplecomputers at a reduced cost.
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Its Not Just Unethical,Its Illegal Too
Sharing copyrighted files is illegal.
Includes music and movies
May result in fines or jail terms
Does not matter whether user isdownloading the copyrighted files for his or
her own use or uploading the files to sharewith others
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Computers, Society, & You
Being a responsible computer userstarts with understanding how ones
manner of computer use affects others. Be aware ofe-waste and the proper
disposal of outdated computer
hardware.
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Computers, Society, & You
Stay informed about advances incomputer technology. Upgrading software will ensure that
users have the latest software features. Staying informed can help users protect
themselves from computer viruses.
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Computers, Society, & You
Ergonomics
Computer-related Repetitive Stress
Injury Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendonitis
Computer Vision Syndrome
Computer Addiction
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What Youve Learned
A computer is a device that canperform the information-processing
cycle: input, processing, output, andstorage.
A computer system is made up of
hardware and software.
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What Youve Learned
Some form of risk exists when usingcomputer hardware and software.
Computers can be misused or used asa benefit. Computer ethics guide howa computer should be used.
Computers are causing a shift inemployment, creating new jobopportunities at the same time.
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What Youve Learned
Computer users should be responsibleand concerned about the effects of
their computer actions on others andthe environment.
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