Ethical, Legal & Social Issues in Information technlogy

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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