computer ETHICS & SECURITY

Rules of Netiquette

•Netiquette, or net etiquette, refers to etiquette on the Internet. 

•Is the code of acceptable behaviours users should follow while on the Internet or online or cyberspace.

•It is the conduct expected of individuals while online.

•Rules for all aspects of the:

qWorld Wide Web

qE-mail

qInstant Messaging

qChat rooms

qNewsgroups & message board.                                             

When do these rules apply?

Anytime when you are using…
•Chatting online 
•Using email
•Posting to a discussion
•Blogging
•Playing online games   

  Areas of computer ethics

Definition of Computer Ethics:

The moral guidelines that govern the use of computers, mobile devices and

information systems.

Information Accuracy

•One of the concern because many users access information

maintained by other people or companies, such as on the Internet.

•Do not assume all the information on the Web is correct.

•Users should evaluate the value of a Web page before relying on its

content.

•Be aware that the organization providing access to the information may

not be the creator of the information.

Green Computing

is the environmentally responsible and eco-friendly use of computers and

their resources. In broader terms, it is also defined as the study of

designing, manufacturing/engineering, using and disposing of computing

devices in a way that reduces their environmental impact.

Codes of Conduct

Written guideline that helps determine whether a specific action is

ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

Information Privacy

The right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection, use,

and dissemination of information about them.

Intellectual Property

•Unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, literary

and artistic works, processes, names and logos.

•Or, refers to creations of the mind: inventions, literary and

artistic works, and symbols, names, images, and designs used in

commerce.

•Intellectual property rights are the rights to which creators are

entitled for their work

Patent

A patent is a set of exclusive rights granted by a government

to an inventor or applicant for a limited amount of time (normally 20

years from the filing date).

Trademark

Trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, combination of

letters or numbers, or other device that identifies and

distinguishes products and services in the marketplace

Copyright

Protection provided to the authors of “original works”and

includes such things as literary, dramatic, musical,artistic, and

certain other intellectual creations, both published and

unpublished.