Code of Ethics of the Filipino Computing

and Information Technology Professional

REPORTED BY: NOVA DIVINE M. DE LA PENA

For purposes of this Code, the following terms are defined as follows:
Information Technology
the preparation, collection, creation, transport, retrieval, storage, access, presentation and
transformation of electronic information in all its forms including, but not limited to, voice,
graphics, text, video, data and image.
Information Technology Professional
one who develops or provides information technology products and/or services to the public.
PREAMBLE:
I will use my special knowledge and skills for the benefit of the public. I will serve employers and
clients with integrity, subject to an overriding responsibility to the public interest, and I will strive
to enhance the competence and prestige of the professional. By these, I mean:

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* I will promote public knowledge, understanding and appreciation of information technology;
* I will consider the general welfare and public good in the performance of my work;
* I will advertise goods or professional services in a clear and truthful manner;
* I will comply and strictly abide by the intellectual property laws, patent laws and other related laws
in respect of information technology;
* I will accept full responsibility for the work undertaken and will utilize my skills with competence
and professionalism;
* I will make truthful statements on my areas of competence as well as the capabilities and qualities
of my products and services;
* I will not disclose or use any confidential information obtained in the course of professional duties
without the consent of the parties concerned, except when required by law;
* I will try to attain the highest quality in both the products and services I offer;
* I will not knowingly participate in the development of Information Technology Systems that will
promote the commission of fraud and other unlawful acts;
* I will uphold and improve the IT professional standards through continuing professional
development in order to enhance the IT profession.
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 Lesson 2:
ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY IN COMPUTING

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Responsibility on the Net
* The internet has made it possible for us to connect with each other in
meaningful ways. It has changed how many of us live, work and play.
Unfortunately, its power can also be used to spread lies and hate.

Unlocking the power of the internet is an awesome responsibility. In

exchange for the keys to cyberspace, netizens or cybernetizens have to
fulfill certain responsibilities. They should use good manners. They
should respect laws, including the rules of their school and the rules
their parents make. They should keep in mind that everyone has to help
take care of the Internet.

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 What is Netiquette?
Netiquette is a contraction of the words Internet and etiquette. It refers to the proper
behavior to be observed in cyberspace.
Netiquette

Internet etiquette

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Example or Rules of netiquettes:
There are ten (10) rules that we have to remember when dealing
with people online. Dividing the rules into three (3) sections will
make it easier for us to remember the basic rules.
1. Cyber manners : We already know the dangers brought by the
effects of cyberbullying. To avoid this, we must do our share for us
not to start a fight with another person online.
a) Be Polite – (If we do not want to be bully, we have to be polite to
others as well.)

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b) Think before we write or type – (The send button is
always easy to click; but once we click it, we cannot undo
it. We have to think of what we want to say before we
even type it into our computers)
c) Behave online just like how we would behave in real life.
– As a general rule, whatever manners or values our
parents and teachers have taught us, we must apply them
online. Be kind to others with our words and thoughts,
and we will avoid any danger online.)

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2. Cyber Smarts : Kindness is one aspect of netiquette, but being
smart about using the Internet is also another aspect.
a) Never give out or post personal information – (Everything about
us and our family should be ours alone. Do not post about it.)
b) Do not do anything uncomfortable – (If people ask us to post or
share stuff online and we are not okay with it, do not hesitate to
say NO.)
c) Only visit safe websites.

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 2. Cyber Communications : The rules below are all about
communicating online. What should we put in our
messages? How should we talk with other people?
Communication is also a key to avoid cyberbullying.
a) Do not talk to strangers
b) Keep messages short – (Longer messages are better
delivered personally in a formal setting. When
communicating online, always make sure that our
thoughts are complete but written in a short manner.)
c) Use emoticons for the proper emotion, but use them
moderately.

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Emoticons (Emotion icons) – are a combination of keyboard
characters used to display emotion. Since people do not see
how we feel as we are behind our computers, we may do so
by typing in an emotion. However, we should use them
sparingly. DO not use emoticons for every line of our
messages.
d) Do not use ALL CAPS – Using ALL CAPS (or capital letters)
is equivalent to shouting at another person is rude. WE
should not practice it.
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 Activity 2: ACT IT OUT
GET A PARTNER. THEN, READ THE SCENARIOS BELOW. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO
TO OBSERVE NETIQUET TE? ACT OUT THE SCENARIO AND THE PROPER
RESPONSE TO IT IN FRONT OF THE CLASS.

1. A PERSON IS SAYING THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO POST ONLINE

BECAUSE YOUR POSTS ARE NOT INTERESTING . HOW WOULD YOU
RESPOND?
2. AS YOU WERE TYPING, YOU WANT TO LET YOUR FRIENDS KNOW THAT YOU
ARE SAD. THAT YOU HAVE A BIG PROBLEM. WHAT WOULD YOU TYPE?
3. SOMEONE YOU DO NOT KNOW WANTS TO CONNEC T OR TO TALK TO YOU
ONLINE. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
4. YOU REALIZED THAT YOU WERE CHAT TING WITH YOUR TEACHER . HOW
WOULD YOU CHAT WITH YOUR TEACHER?
5. YOU NEED TO SEND A MESSAGE TO YOUR TEACHER, BUT THE MESSAGE S
TOO LONG. WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THE MESSAGE?
Activity 3: EDIT AN E-MAIL
Edit the following e-mail. Use courteous and polite language.

To : [email protected]
Subject: crap

I’m so sick and tired of all the crap that goes on in our
classroom. Judy is the most annoying person I’ve ever known.
As my groupmate, she hardly ever gets her assigned work
done, and I’m tired of watching her do nothing. And then my
teacher acts like there isn’t any problem. I am SO CLOSE TO
REPORTING HER TO THE DEAN! She certainly plays
favorites!!!!!!!!!!!!!