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3.1 AREAS OF COMPUTER ETNICS👱♀️🖥💻, Some of the actions that has been…
3.1 AREAS OF COMPUTER ETNICS
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Definations
Computer ethics are
the moral guidelines that govern the use of computer and information systems
1)INFORMATION ACCURACY
became concern because many users access information maintained by other people or companies, such as on the Internet
Users should evaluate the value of a Web page before relying on its content.
Be aware that the organization providing access to the information may not be the creator of the information
Do not assume all the information on the Web is correct
2)GREEN COMPUTING
Involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computers, mobile devices, and related technologies
3)SOFTWARE PIRACY
Unauthorized
and illegal
duplication
of
copyrighted software
user illegally obtaining registration number or activation code
4)CODE OF CONDUCT
Written quideline
that helps determine whether a specific computer
action is ethical or unethical
employees may not copy or use software illegally
employees may nit use others' intellectual property as their own
employees shall consider the social impact of programs and system they design
5)INFORMATION PRIVACY
refers to the right of individuals and companies to
deny or restrict
the collection and
use
of information about them.
Tech. companies to collect your personal data
electronic profile
- when you fill out form such as magazine subscription,or contest entry form
cookies
- a small text file that Web server stores on your computer
spam
- unsolicited e-mail sent to many recipients
phishing
- scam sends an official looking e-mail message that attempt to obtain personal data
spyware & adware
- program that placed on a comp. wh/ot user's knowledge & secretly collect info. about user whereas adware is program that display an on9 advertisement in pop-up windows on web pages
Guidelines for user
form
- fill only necessary infor. on rebate,waranty, & registration form
spam
- do not reply to spam for any reason
comp. history
- clear your history file when you are finished browsing
buying good
- purchase goods with cash, rather than credit or checks
providing infor.
- if merchants ask personal questions,find out why they want to know b4 releasing the information
6)INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
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IP refes to **unique & ori, works such as ideas,inventions,art,writings,processes,complany & product names & logos.
are
the rights to which creators are entitled for their work
i-PATENT
inventions
- a product / a process that provides a new way of doing something / offers a new technical solutions to a problem
an exclusive right granted for
inventions
is protected 20 years from the date of filling
ii-COPYRIGHT
®
legal term describing right given to creators for their literary & artistic works.
is protected during the life of the author + 50 yrs after his/her death
artistic work
- painting,drawings,photograph,sculpture,architecture,advertisements,maps & technical drawings
literary works
-
novels,poems,plays,reference works,newspaper,comp. prog.,database,films,musical compositions & choreoraphy
iii-TRADEMARK
a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services
example:
logo
- ✔
sign
- 🚧
slogan
- just do it
color
-
design
-
Some of the actions that has been taken:
Using energy- efficient devices that require little power when they are not in use.
Buy computers with low power consumption processors and power supplies.
When possible, use outside air to cool the data centre.
i-use comp. & devices that comply with the ENERGY STAR program
ii-Do not leave the comp running overnight
iii-turn of monitor,printer & other devices when not in use
iv- Use paperless methods to communicates
