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Module 1 - Computer Ethics
Module 1 - Computer Ethics
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What is ETHICS?
Values or morals
which are used to
base one's decisions
or actions
What is Computer Ethics?
Computer Ethics
a branch of practical philosophy
deals with how computing professionals
should make decisions regarding
professional and social conduct
Example:
▪ accessing someone’s personal information on a computer system is
unethical
Areas of Computer Ethics
There are three major areas which come under the
umbrella of computer ethics:
i. Intellectual property
ii. Netiquette
iii. Day-to-day Ethics
Intellectual property
refers to creations of the mind…
inventions Symbols
literary &
artistic works
names images
designs used
in commerce
Intellectual Property
Categories
1.Industrial property
includes inventions (patents),
trademarks, industrial designs,
commercial names, etc.
Intellectual Property
Categories
2.Copyright
includes literary and artistic works
such as novels, poems and plays,
films, musical works, artistic works
such as drawings, paintings,
photographs, sculptures, and
architectural designs.
Intellectual Property
Categories