Internet Ethics For Everyone

Internet Ethics
Last Updated on: Dec 21, 2015 03:47 AM
Definition of Computer Ethics

Ethics are a set of moral principles that govern an individual or a group on what is acceptable behaviour while
using a computer. Computer ethics is a set of moral principles that govern the usage of computers. One of the
common
issues
of
computer
ethics
is
violation
of
copyright
issues.
Duplicating copyrighted content without the authors approval, accessing personal information of others are
some of the examples that violate ethical principles.
Internet Ethics for everyone

Internet ethics means acceptable behaviour for using internet. We should be honest, respect the rights and
property of others on the internet.
Acceptance
One has to accept that Internet is not a value free-zone .It means World Wide Web is a place where values are
considered in the broadest sense so we must take care while shaping content and services and we should
recognize that internet is not apart from universal society but it is a primary component of it.
Sensitivity to National and Local cultures

It belongs to all and there is no barrier of national and local cultures. It cannot be subject to one set of values like
the local TV channel or the local newspaper we have to accommodate multiplicity of usage.
While using e-Mail and chatting

Internet must be used for communication with family and friends. Avoid chatting with strangers and forwarding emails from unknown people /strangers.We must be aware of risks involved in chatting and forwarding e-mails to
strangers.
Pretending to be someone else

We must not use internet to fool others by pretending to be someone else. Hiding our own identity to fool others
in the Internet world is a crime and may also be a risk to others.
Avoid Bad language

We must not use rude or bad language while using e-Mail, chatting, blogging and social networking, We need to
respect their views and should not criticize anyone on the internet.
Hide personal information

We should not give personal details like home address, phone numbers, interests, passwords. No photographs
should be sent to strangers because it might be misused and shared with others without their knowledge.
While Downloading
Internet is used to listen and learn about music,It is also used to watch videos and play games we must not use
it to download them or share copyrighted material. We must be aware of the importance of copyrights and
issues of copyright.
Access to Internet
The internet is a time-efficient tool for everyone that enlarges the possibilities for curriculum growth. Learning
depends on the ability to find relevant and reliable information quickly and easily, and to select, understand and
assess that information. Searching for information on the internet can help to develop these skills. Classroom
exercises and take-home assessment tasks, where students are required to compare website content, are ideal
for alerting students to the requirements of writing for different audiences, the purpose of particular content,
identifying and judging accuracy and reliability. Since many sites adopt particular views about issues, the internet
is a useful tool for developing the skills of distinguishing fact from opinion and exploring subjectivity and
objectivity.
Ethical rules for computer users

Some of the rules that individuals should follow while using a computer are listed below:
Do not use computers to harm other users.
Do not use computers to steal others information.
Do not access files without the permission of the owner.
Do not copy copyrighted software without the authors permission.
Always respect copyright laws and policies.
Respect the privacy of others, just as you expect the same from others.
Do not use other user's computer resources without their permission.
Use Internet ethically.
Complain about illegal communication and activities, if found, to Internet service Providers and local law
enforcement authorities.
Users are responsible for safeguarding their User Id and Passwords. They should not write them on
paper or anywhere else for remembrance.
Users should not intentionally use the computers to retrieve or modify the information of others, which
may include password information, files, etc..

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Last Updated on: Dec 21, 2015 03:47 AM

Definition of Computer Ethics

Internet Ethics for everyone

Sensitivity to National and Local cultures

While using e-Mail and chatting

Pretending to be someone else

Avoid Bad language

Hide personal information

Ethical rules for computer users

Do not use computers to harm other users.

Do not use computers to steal others information.

Do not access files without the permission of the owner.

Do not copy copyrighted software without the authors permission.

Always respect copyright laws and policies.

Do not use other user's computer resources without their permission.

Use Internet ethically.

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