Living in the it era

ANNDEE CHRISTIAN L. TUMULAK

GEC 10 - Instructor
LESSON 5 :
THE NETIQUTTE &
COMPUTER ETHICS
Overview
The Netiquette and The Computer ethics discusses about the ethical
issues in the field of computer. May it be in online or practicing in
professional.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
• Discuss the importance of being a responsible netizen by following the rules of
common courtesy online and the informal “rules of the road” of cyberspace.
• Discuss the difference between privacy and security.
• Explain various risks to internet privacy.
WHAT IS NETIQUETTE?
 WHAT IS NETIQUETTE?
Netiquette is a made-up word from the words net and etiquette.
Netiquette thus describes the rules of conduct for respectful and
appropriate communication on the internet.
Netiquette is often referred to as etiquette for the internet. These are not
legally binding rules, but recommended rules of etiquette. Netiquette is
mostly used for dealing with unknown people on the internet. The rules of
netiquette very depending on the platform and its participants . Generally,
it is up to the operator of a website or communication app to specify the
type and scope of netiquette. It is also their responsibility to monitor
compliance with these basic rules and to penalize violations of them.
 REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE

• AVOID SLANG, ACRONYMS, AND TEXT TALK

• AVOID “SCREAMING” IN TYPED MESSAGES
• PROOFREAD YOUR MESSAGES BEFORE SENDING THEM
• EXERCISE GOOD JUDGMENT WHEN SHARING INFORMATION WITH
OTHERS ONLINE
• RESPECT DIVERSITY IN VIEWPOINTS
 TEN BASIC NETIQUETTE RULES

• Make people a priority • Respect people’s privacy

• Use respectful language • Fact check before reposting

• Share with discretion • Don’t spam

• Don’t exclude others • Respond to Emails & Text

promptly
• Choose friends wisely
• Update online information
 The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics
1. You shall not use a computer to harm other people.

2. You shall not interfere with other people's computer work.

3. You shall not snoop around in other people's computer files.

4. You shall not use a computer to steal.

5. You shall not use a computer to bear false witness.

6. You shall not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

7. You shall not use other people's computer resources without authorisation or proper
compensation.

8. You shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

9. You shall think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the
system you are designing.

10. You shall always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for
your fellow humans.
Computer Ethics

Ethics is a set of moral principles that

govern the behaviour of a group or
individual. Therefore, computer ethics is
set of moral principles that regulate the
use of computers. Some common issues
of computer ethics include intellectual
property rights (such as copyrighted
electronic content), privacy concerns, and
how computers affect society.

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Computer Ethics

For example, while it is easy to duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content, computer ethics
would suggest that it is wrong to do so without the author's approval. And while it may be possible to
access someone's personal information on a computer system, computer ethics would advise that
such an action is unethical.

As technology advances, computers continue to have a greater impact on society. Therefore,

computer ethics promotes the discussion of how much influence computers should have in areas
such as artificial intelligence and human communication. As the world of computers evolves,
computer ethics continues to create ethical standards that address new issues raised by new
technologies.

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 Guidelines on the E-mail and Internet Usage
· keep the identity name and password a secret to avoid the misuse of your
e-mail without your knowledge

· e-mail must be active to promptly reply the necessary actions needed for
any matters

· ensure the total mail kept in the box is within the computer storage capacity

· scan files regularly to avoid the transmission of virus from one computer to
another

· do not send e-mails that contain classified information which can be used
to tarnish other people or country

· choose a suitable time to search the Internet to save access time and cost

· beware of prohibited sites which could affect one's moral, organisation or

nation

· print only relevant documents that you think can be used in future to save
cost
 UNETHICAL COMPUTER CODE OF CONDUCTS

With the advancement of ICT, it is easy for anyone to retrieve your information from the Internet. You may not
realise that when you fill a form on the Internet, your information may be exposed and stolen.

Examples of Unethical Computer Code of Conducts include:

· modifying certain information on the Internet, affecting the accuracy of the information

· selling information to other parties without the owner’s permission

· using information without authorization

· involvement in stealing software

· invasion of privacy

Intellectual property refers to any product of human intellect that is unique and has value in the market place. This
covers ideas, inventions, unique name, computer program codes and many more.
 ETHICAL COMPUTER CODE OF CONDUCTS

Examples of Ethical Computer Code of Conducts include:

· sending warning about viruses to other computer users

· asking permission before sending any business advertisements to others

· using information with authorization

The Difference Between Ethics and
Law
 DEFINITION OF ETHICS

In general, ethics is a moral philosophy where a person

makes a specific moral choice and sticks to it. On the
other hand, ethics in computing means moral guidelines
to refer to when using the computer and computer
networks. This includes the Internet.
 DEFINITION OF LAW

Law is a legal system comprising of rules and principles that govern the
affairs of a community and controlled by a political authority. Law differs
from one country to another. In the era of technology, computer law is
needed to clarify goods or actions that fall under the computer law.
Computer law refers to all areas in law that requires an understanding of
computer technology such as hardware, software and Internet.
 WHY DO WE NEED ETHICS AND LAW IN COMPUTING?

1. RESPECTING OWNERSHIP

We must respect ownership by not stealing other people’s work either by duplicating or distributing it. Duplicating and distributing
copies of audio tapes, video tapes and computer programs without permission and authorisation from the individual or company
that created the program are immoral and illegal.

2. RESPECTING PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

We should respect other people's privacy and confidentiality by refraining ourselves from reading their mails or files without their
permission. If we do so, it is considered as violating an individual’s rights to privacy and confidentiality.

3. RESPECTING PROPERTY

Property here means ownership. Since an individual data and information are considered as property, therefore, an act of
tampering and changing electronic information is considered as vandalism and disrespect for other people’s property.
 SIMILARITIES BETWEEN ETHICS AND LAW

Both Ethics and Law are complimentary to each other and are
made:
· to guide user from misusing computers
· to create a healthy computer society, so that computers are
used to contribute to a better life
· to prevent any crime
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ETHICS AND LAWS
 UNETHICAL VS. LAW BREAKING CONDUCTS

Unethical:

· using the office computer to do personal things

· reading your friend’s e-mail without his or her permission

· plagiarising and using materials from the Internet for your class assignment without giving credit to the
original author.

Law Breaking:

· sending a computer virus via e-mail

· hacking into your school’s database to change your examination results.

· selling pirated software in a night market

 Ethics is knowing the difference between

End of Lesson 5 what you have a right to do and what is

right to do.