This document discusses computer ethics and provides guidelines for ethical computer use. It introduces the topics of ethical principles, doing the right thing, and codes of conduct regarding computer use. It then lists 10 guidelines for being an ethical computer user, such as not using computers to harm people, steal, or bear false witness. It also advises considering the social consequences of programs and systems and using computers with consideration and respect for others. The document concludes by offering to answer any questions about computer ethics.

1. Computer Ethics
NAME: JONATHAN NG
STUDENT NUMBER: 16751893

2. About computer ethics
Ethical Principles
Doing the right thing
Code of conduct
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3. Unethical computer choices
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4. Is unethical computer decisions a problem?
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5. Being a ethical computer user
6. Don’t copy or use software
you have not paid for.
1. Don’t use a computer to harm people.
7. Don’t use other people’s computer
2. Don’t interfere with other Without authorization or proper
people’s computer work. Compensation.
8. Don’t appropriate other people’s
3. Don’t snoop around in other
Intellectual output.
people’s files.
9. Do think about the social
4. Don’t use a computer to steal. consequences of the program you
write or the system you design.
5. Don’t use a computer to bear false witness. 10. Do use a computer in ways that
show consideration and respect for
your fellow humans.
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6. Any questions?
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