Lesson 11 Ethics and Legal
Ethics and Legal
Ethics deals with placing a value on acts according to whether they are good or bad. Every society has its rules about whether certain acts are ethical or not. These rules have been established as a result of consensus in society and are often written into laws. So technically ethics in our society and computer ethics is logically the same, showing us the right way of using computer, especially in the internet. It gave limitation to avoid harm, respect to others privacy, to contribute and honesty and trustworthy, giving a credits to original owner and etc.
The Computer Ethics Institute was developed as a public policy group to help define ethical behavior with the use of technology. It is important for us to educate our self to be aware while using internet, example is some of the user in the internet are unaware of their behavior that are inappropriate and could offend others.
There are some inappropriate behavior that are consider crime like causing harm online, electronic fraud, stealing, hacking and plagiarism that are implemented to secure the safety of the other users.
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The Code is intended to motivate and direct all computing professionals, including current and aspiring practitioners, teachers, students, influencers, and everyone who uses computing technology in a significant way. In addition, when violations occur, the Code acts as a foundation for corrective action. The Code contains obligation claims that are formulated as concepts. The Code contains statements of duty that express values based on the belief that the public benefit is often the most important consideration.
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