COMPUTER ETHICS

DEFINITION :
computer

ethics is set of
moral principles that regulate
the use of computers

common

issues of computer
ethics include intellectual
property rights (such as
copyrighted electronic content),
privacy concerns, and how
computers affect society.

ETHICS OF COMPUTER USAGE:

Dont

duplicate copyrighted
electronic (or digital) content
without the author's approval.
Dont access someone's
personal information on a
computer system

Dont

use a computer to
harm other people
Dont interfere with other
people's computer work
Dont use a computer to
steal
Dont use or copy software
for which you have not paid

Dont

use other people's

computer resources without
authorization

COPYRIGHT :
Copyright

refers to laws that

regulate the use of the work of a
creator, such as an artist or
author
includes copying, distributing,
altering and displaying creative,
literary and other types of work

Copyright

Law protects the

intellectual property of
individuals or a group of
individuals, which people who
would try and benefit from the
hard work and knowledge of
others.