sample presentation about ethical use of computers

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1. Ethical Use of Ethical Use of
ComputersComputers

2. Ethics and Responsibilities in the Computing Process
Every profession operates with a set of ethics that help to
define the responsibilities of people who practice the
profession.
A professional in the computing industry, like any other
professional, has knowledge that enables him or her to do
certain things that others cannot do.
Knowledge of computers can be a powerful means to
affect positive change.
Knowledge also can be used in unethical ways.
What are some ways the computer can be used
unethically?

3. Software piracy: The unauthorized copying of
software for either personal use or use by
others.
Computing professionals have an ethical
obligation to not engage in software piracy.
This rule isn’t restricted to duplicating
copyrighted software; it includes plagiarism of
all or part of code that belongs to anyone
else.

4. Privacy of Data
The computer enables the compilation of databases
containing useful information about people.
A computing professional has a responsibility to avoid
taking
advantage of special access that he or she may have to
confidential data.
Encryption: Keeping data stored in a secret, coded form.
What is the most common use for encryption?

5. Use of Computer Resources
The computer is an unusual resource because it is
valuable only when a program is running.
For some people, theft of computer resources is a game
(i.e.: like joyriding in a car).
The thief really doesn’t want the resources, just the
challenge of breaking through a computer’s security
system and seeing how far he or she can get without
being caught.
This is equal to breaking into someone’s house. You may
not take anything or even hurt anything, but it is still a
crime!