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Computer Ethics

Computer Ethics. Felix Ching Capstone I – October 2 nd , 2007. ACM Ethic Code. ACM Ethic Code emphasis professional responsibilities toward clients and employers, assignments, and people. Some ethic codes include: An ACM member shall act faithfully on behalf of his employers or clients.

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Computer Ethics

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  1. Computer Ethics Felix Ching Capstone I – October 2nd, 2007

  2. ACM Ethic Code • ACM Ethic Code emphasis professional responsibilities toward clients and employers, assignments, and people. • Some ethic codes include: • An ACM member shall act faithfully on behalf of his employers or clients. • An ACM member shall preface any partisan statements about information processing by indicating clearly on whose behalf they are made. • An ACM member shall properly qualify himself when expressing an opinion outside his areas of competence. A member is encouraged to express his opinion on subjects within his area of competence.

  3. IEEE Code of Ethics • In general, IEEE’s codes of ethics aim at self-perfection, professional attitude, technology advancement, and cooperation with others. • Some IEEE’s Code of Ethic: • to accept responsibility in making decisions consistent with the safety, health and welfare of the public, and to disclose promptly factors that might endanger the public or the environment. • to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest whenever possible, and to disclose them to affected parties when they do exist. • to be honest and realistic in stating claims or estimates based on available data. • to reject bribery in all its forms • to improve the understanding of technology, its appropriate application, and potential consequences.

  4. Common ethics and responsibilities • “Just because you can, doesn’t make it right” • Internet created a lot of freedom, including the freedom to do harm to others. Just because internet created the opportunities doesn’t mean the opportunities are ethical. • “Those are real people out there” • When immersed in the world of cyberspace and only sees words and texts, people tend to forget that on the other side of the computer are real people as well. • “Respect the privacy of others” • Global internet allows people to access information much easier than before. The information includes personal information, and other users’ personal information. Everyone has the right to privacy; do not access other’s information without legal permission.

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