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IS 201
(Computer Ethics) discusses various ethical
concepts and principles that shall also serve
as basis on understanding various issues in computing.
This website contains all of
my answers to Self-Assessment Questions of this
module. Also, as one of the requirements of this
course, I created my own code of ethics in computing.
Feel free to read them and I would be very glad
if you would send
me your reactions or opinions on various topics
that I discussed here. Happy reading!!! |
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| My Code of Computer Ethics |
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I believe that I am
responsible of all my actions, therefore:
As an Information Technology
professional,
- I shall use my knowledge
in positive ways and develop programs
that will only be beneficial to my fellow
citizens.
- I shall participate
in sharing of information in whatever
form it maybe.
- I shall strive to
improve my skills by acquiring new knowledge
about computers constantly and keep
myself updated regarding latest threads
in information technology.
- I shall give due
credit to others whose works provide
contributions to my work.
- I shall use standards
in developing a system and be able to
apply it in every aspect of my work.
- I shall not take advantage
of privileges given to me as an administrator
of systems. Furthermore, I shall not
obtain, alter nor destroy information
without proper authorization or valid/legal
purposes.
As an end-user of technology,
- I shall use the software
that I will purchase according to the
license agreement that comes with it.
- I shall recognize
the developer of the software that I
will be using for my work.
- I shall not profit
money out of a software/program that
I do not develop.
- I shall not deform
nor modify websites which I do not have
permission to do so.
- I shall not use false
account to purchase or obtain services
in online stores.
- I shall observe proper
etiquette when using online discussion
forums and chat rooms.
As a member of a society,
in general,
- I shall respect privacy
of others by not intruding into their
computers without valid reasons. In
addition, I shall not open their personal
files without their knowledge.
- I shall not propagate
false information throughout the internet.
- I shall not use the
identity of others in e-mails or chat
rooms to deceive someone.
- I shall be vigilant
on possible threat of computer crimes
in cyberspace. Thus, I shall report
any illegal activities that I will come
across to proper authorities.
- I shall share my knowledge
to other people especially to those
who have no opportunities to study computer-related
topics in schools.
- I shall obey laws
and regulations that are enacted to
protect the rights of the people. Moreover,
I shall avoid getting involved in illegal
activities that may harm other people
psychologically, financially and physically.
Further, I shall not support someone
in any ways that will contradict these
laws.
I do hereby promise to
abide by this code of ethics, and, hopefully,
others will do the same. |
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This website was created as a partial
submission of requirements for my course subject IS
201.
Faculty-in-charge (FIC):
Maria Lurenda Suplido-Westergaard
Tutor:
Franjel Consolacion |
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