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The document discusses the importance of ethics in computer science, defining ethics as guiding principles based on psychological and religious issues. It outlines the IEEE Code of Ethics, common ethical dilemmas, and relevant legislation such as GDPR and the Computer Misuse Act. Emphasizing the significance of ethics, it highlights how they protect users, ensure fair access to technology, and build trust in technological systems.

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COMPUTER ETHICS

There should be any kind of ethics wheather it religion or psychological or etc.

WHAT IS ETHICS?

 Symbol of principles
 That guides behaviour
 Based on psychological and religious issues

8 IEEE CODE OF ETHICS :

1) PUBLICS : developer must act according to public interest


2) CLIENT AND EMPLOYEE: fulfil the need of client and employe.
3) PRODUCT: your created product should meet at high standard
4) PROFESION: you should maintain integrity
5) JUGDMENT : provide fare judgment as for family or worker both
6) MANGEMENT: manager of software should approach ethical in behaviour and
anything
7) COLLEAGUES: be sincere with colleagues as they are just worker
8) SELF: prepare yourself according to world

.Common Ethical Dilemmas:

 Balancing privacy with security (e.g., government surveillance vs. individual


rights).

 Autonomous systems (e.g., ethical programming in self-driving cars).

 Misuse of technology (e.g., deepfakes, cyberbullying).

Legislation and Frameworks:

Understanding laws and frameworks that guide ethical practices:


 GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – Protects personal data in
the EU.

 Computer Misuse Act – Prevents unauthorized access to computer


systems.

 Copyright, Designs, and Patents Act – Protects intellectual property.

Importance of Ethics in Computer Science:

 Protects users and society from harm.

 Ensures fair use and access to technology.

 Builds trust in technological systems and professionals.

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