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Meaning: Do not use the computer in ways that may harm other people.
EX: Computer software can be used in ways that disturb other users or disrupt their work. Viruses, for example, are programs meant to harm useful computer programs or interfere with the normal functioning of a computer.
Meaning: Do not spy on another person's computer data,
EX: Obtaining data from another person's private file,reading other people's emails.
Meaning: Before developing a software, think about the social impact it can have.
EX: Looking at the social consequences that a program can have, describes a broader perspective of looking at technology. A computer software on release, reaches millions. Software like video games and animations or educational software can have a social impact on their users. When working on animation films or designing video games, for example, it is the programmer's responsibility to understand his target audience/users and the effect it may have on them. For example, a computer game for kids should not have content that can influence them negatively. Similarly, writing malicious software is ethically wrong. A software developer/development firm should consider the influence their code can have on the society at large.
Meaning: Do not use the computer in ways that may harm other.
EX: Harming or corrupting other's user's data or files,stealing someone's personal information,hacking,spamming,and cyber bully.
Meaning:Do not use computer technology to steal information
EX: Stealing sensitive information or leaking confidential information is as good as robbery. It is wrong to acquire personal information of employees from an employee database or patient history from a hospital database or other such information that is meant to be confidential.
Meaning: It is wrong to claim ownership on a work which is the output of someone else's intellect.
EX: Programs developed by a software developer are his/her property. If he is working with an organization, they are the organization's property. Copying them and propagating them in one's own name is unethical. This applies to any creative work, program or design. Establishing ownership on a work which is not yours is ethically wrong. Originality of any software/programs are to be keep safe and trying to claim ownership will cause a viral disputes.
Meaning: Do not contribute to the spread of misinformation using computer technology.
EX: False news or rumors can spread speedily through social networking sites or emails.
Meaning: Do not use someone else's computer resources unless authorized to.
EX: Multi-user systems have user specific passwords. Breaking into some other user's password, thus intruding his private space is unethical. It is not ethical to hack passwords for gaining unauthorized access to a password-protected computer system. Accessing data that you are not authorized to access or gaining access to another user's computer without his permission is not ethical. Privacy will always be applied to such resources and were not supposed to get exposed and hack in such ways that is not yours.
Meaning: In using computers for communication, be respectful and courteous with the fellow members.
EX: The communication etiquette we follow in the real world applies to communication over computers as well. While communicating over the Internet, one should treat others with respect. One should not intrude others' private space, use abusive language, make false statements or pass irresponsible remarks about others. One should be courteous while communicating over the web and should respect others' time and resources. Also, one should be considerate with a novice computer user.
Meaning: Refrain from copying software or buying pirated copies. Pay for software unless it is free.
EX: Like any other artistic or literary work, software is copyrighted. A piece of code is the original work of the individual who created it. It is copyrighted in his name. In case of a developer writing software for the organization he works for, the organization holds the copyright for it. Copyright holds true unless its creators announce it is not. Obtaining illegal copies of copyrighted software is unethical. It is not easy to do such things and in the end it will just be copied illegally.