ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN 10.

I will uphold and improve the IT professional’s

COMPUTING
Chapter 2: Computer Ethics
Professional Code of Ethics
It is a set of guidelines which are designed to set
out acceptable behaviour of member of a
particular group, association or profession.
standard through continuing profession in order to
enhance the IT profession.
Computer Ethics
What is your own understanding of Computer
Ethics?
What are the problems in Computer Ethics?

Benefits of Ethical Guidelines

1. Ethical Decision Making
2. High Standards of Practice and Ethical
Behavior
3. Trust and Respect from the General Public
4. Evaluation Benchmark

Code of Ethics of the Filipino IT Professionals

Three “Levels” of Computer Ethics
1. I will promote public knowledge, understanding
a. “pop” computer ethics
and appreciation of I.T
b. “para” computer ethics
c. “theoretical” computer ethics
2. I will consider the general welfare and public
welfare and public good in the performance of my
Moral Responsibilities of Computer Professionals
work.
a) Do good or cause harm
b) Enable others to do good or cause harm
3. I will advertise goods or professional services in
c) Influence others to do good or cause harm
a clear and truthful manner
Code of Ethics of Association of Information
4. I will comply and strictly abide by the intellectual
Technology Professionals (AITP)
property laws, patent laws and other related laws
in respect of I.T
1. I have an obligation to Management
5. I will accept the full responsibility for the work
2. That I have an obligation to my fellow
undertaken and utilize my skills with competence
members
and professionalism.
3. That I have an obligation to society
6. I will make truthful statements on my areas of
competence as well as the capabilities and
4. That I have an obligation to my College or
qualities of my product and services
University
7. I will not disclose or use any confidential
5. That I have an obligation to my country
information obtained in course of professional
duties without the consent of the parties
6. I accept these obligations
concerned except when required by the laws.

8. I will strive to attain the highest quality in both

the products and services that offer.

9. I will knowingly participate in the development

of the Information Technology.
 Principles of the Association of Computing
Machineries
Principle 1: Public
Principle 2: Client and Employer
Principle 3: Product
Principle 4: Judgment
Principle 5: Management
Principle 6: Profession
Principle 7: Colleagues
Principle 8: Self

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

Defined by the Computer Ethics Institute that will

serve as a moral guideline in the use of computers.

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 INSURE CONSIDERATION AND
RESPECT FOR YOUR FELLOW HUMANS