The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

1. The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

2. The 1st Commandment • Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

3. The 2nd Commandment • Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

4. The 3rd Commandment • Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.

5. The 4th Commandment • Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

6. The 5th Commandment • Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

7. The 6th Commandment • Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

8. The 7th Commandment • Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources withoutauthorization or proper compensation.

9. The 8th Commandment • Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

10. The 9th Commandment • Thou shalt think about the socialconsequences of the program you arewriting or the system you aredesigning other people.

11. The 10th Commandment • Thou shalt always use a computer inways that ensure consideration andrespect for your fellow humans.