3.1 Areas of Computer Ethics
3.1 Areas of Computer Ethics
3.1 Areas of Computer Ethics
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What is computer ethics?
Information Accuracy
Green Computing
Codes of Conduct
Information Privacy
• What is green
computing?
Green computing
involves reducing
the electricity and
environmental
waste while using
a computer.
Green Computing
• Why?
computer energy is often wasteful (leaving the computer
on when not in use (CPU and fan consume power, screen
savers consume power)
printing is often wasteful (printing out partial drafts)
pollution (disposal of computers and components)
Ways To Contribute To Green Computing.
i. Use computers and devices
that comply with the ENERGY
STAR program.
ii. Do not leave the computer
running overnight.
iii. Turn off the monitor, printer,
and other devices when not
in use.
iv. Use LCD monitors instead of
CRT monitors.
v. Use paperless methods to
communicate.
Codes of Conduct
An IT code of conduct is a
written guideline that helps
determine whether a specific
computer action is ethical or
Unethical
Established by a number of
computer-related organizations
after recognizing that individuals
need specific standards for the
ethical use of computers
IT code of Conduct
1. Computers may not be used to harm other people.
2. Employees may not interfere with others’ computer work.
3. Employees may not meddle in others’ computer files.
4. Computers may not be used to steal.
5. Computers may not be used to bear false witness.
6. Employees may not copy or use software illegally.
7. Employees may not use others’ computer resources without
authorization.
8. Employees may not use others’ intellectual property as
their own.
9. Employees shall consider the social impact of programs and
systems they design.
10. Employees always should use computers in a way that
demonstrates consideration and respect for fellow humans
Information Privacy
Patent
Copyright
Trademark
Patent
• Definition:
• an exclusive right granted for an invention
• => invention
• a product or a process that provides a
new way of doing something, or offers a
new technical solution to a problem
• A patent is protected 20 years from the date of
filing.
Examples of Patent
Hanger
Bladeless fan
iPhone
Copyright
• Definition:
• Legal term describing rights given to creators
for their literary and artistic works.
• Copyright in any literary, musical or artistic work
shall subsist during the life of the author plus 50
years after his/her death.
Examples of Copyright
Musical
composition
Novels
Examples of Artistic Works
Painting
Photograph
Trademark
• Definition:
- A distinctive sign which identifies certain
goods or services
• Examples of Trademark
Logo
Sign
Slogan
Color
Design
Examples of Logo
Examples of Hidden Logo
Examples of Hidden Logo
Examples of Sign
Examples of Slogan
Summary
• Define computer ethics
• Describe areas of computer ethics