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Computer Ethics

New technology
The new technology requires new laws
Lets say in society the only weapon that has been invented is
the bow and arrow
What laws would we then probably not have?
Concealed weapons?

What would happen if then the knife was invented?

Computer Ethics
Computers allow us to do things that before were not
possible
Store a complete movie on a DVD and play it on your
computer theft?
Send a message anywhere in the world at no cost to the user
invasion of privacy?

Computer Ethics
Because of the computer, the whole
ethics question has been placed in a new
context.
The issue of what is right or wrong is to a
large extent determined by the environment
in which you live, e.g. our laws are made
based on what is right or wrong in America.
Today, largely because of the computer, we
are in a new environment. It is a global
environment.

Computer Ethics
Because of the global nature of
computer technology, we are faced with
defining ethical issues in a global
environment.
What we consider right/wrong others
may consider wrong/right
This is especially true in terms of
prosecution
What/whose law was broken?
Who punishes/arrests?
Is it free speech?
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ACM Code of Ethics


Commitment to ethical professional conduct is expected
of every member (voting members, associate members,
and student members) of the Association for Computing
Machinery (ACM).
The Code, consisting of 24 imperatives, is formulated as
statements of personal responsibility, and identifies the
elements of such a commitment.

ACM Code of Ethics


Section 1: Outlines fundamental ethical considerations
Section 2: Addresses additional, more specific
considerations of professional conduct.
Section 3: Statements pertain more specifically to
individuals who have a leadership role, whether in the
workplace or in a volunteer capacity
Principles involving compliance with this Code are given
in Section 4

ACM Code of Ethics


Section 1

1. GENERAL MORAL IMPERATIVES.


As an ACM member I will ....
1.1 Contribute to society and human wellbeing.
1.2 Avoid harm to others.
1.3 Be honest and trustworthy.
1.4 Be fair and take action not to
discriminate.
1.5 Honor property rights including
copyrights and patents.
1.6 Give proper credit for intellectual
property.
1.7 Respect the privacy of others.
1.8 Honor confidentiality.
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ACM Code of Ethics


2. MORE
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES.
Section
2

As an ACM computing professional I will ....


2.1 Strive to achieve the highest quality, effectiveness
and dignity in both the process and products of
professional work.
2.2 Acquire and maintain professional competence.
2.3 Know and respect existing laws pertaining to
professional work.
2.4 Accept and provide appropriate professional review.
2.5 Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of
computer systems and their impacts, including analysis
of possible risks.
2.6 Honor contracts, agreements, and assigned
responsibilities.
2.7 Improve public understanding of computing and its
consequences.
2.8 Access computing and communication resources only
when authorized to do so.
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ACM Code of Ethics


ORGANIZATIONAL
LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVES.
Section
3
As an ACM member and an organizational leader, I will ....
3.1 Articulate social responsibilities of members of an
organizational unit and encourage full acceptance of those
responsibilities.
3.2 Manage personnel and resources to design and build
information systems that enhance the quality of working
life.
3.3 Acknowledge and support proper and authorized uses
of an organization's computing and communication
resources.
3.4 Ensure that users and those who will be affected by a
system have their needs clearly articulated during the
assessment and design of requirements; later the system
must be validated to meet requirements.
3.5 Articulate and support policies that protect the dignity
of users and others affected by a computing system.
3.6 Create opportunities for members of the organization
to learn the principles and limitations of computer
systems.

ACM Code of Ethics


Section 4

4. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE.


As an ACM member I will ....
4.1 Uphold and promote the principles
of this Code.
4.2 Treat violations of this code as
inconsistent with membership in the
ACM.

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