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What are the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics?

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What are the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics?

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The Computer Ethics Institute created ten commandments to ensure responsible use of the Internet. They are as follows:

1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.

2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.

3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.

4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

6. Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.

7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.

8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.

10. Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.

You can find the original posting on the Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility website here.

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Which Commandment do Students Violate Most Often?

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Which Commandment do Students Violate Most Often?

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I believe students most often violate the first Commandment of Computer Ethics. Students and young people in general often do not understand the consequences of their actions when it comes to using the Internet, and that although they're online, their words still have meaning. In fact, it's quite common we see students engaging in hateful activity online, especially with the presence of anonymous social media platforms like YikYak and anonymous Instagram or Twitter accounts. The video posted on this page gives an example of how someone can use the Internet to harm someone else. Within this example, a man calls a woman ugly online. Although this does not hurt her physically, she is hurt emotionally. Students may not fully realize the damage they can do by insulting or saying something hateful online.

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Why do Students Violate the First Commandment of Computer Ethics?

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Why do Students Violate the First Commandment of Computer Ethics?

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I think students harm others online because, well, they can. They don't understand saying things online is just as harmful as saying them in real life, nor do they understand that cyberbullying is a form of harassment and therefore is a crime. Kids have access to social media, and to them leaving hate comments may be entertaining or funny. The answer to this question is similar to that of why students bully at all-- it may come from a deep insecurity, problems at home, or just basic lack of emotional knowledge.

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What Can be Done to Keep Students from Violating the First Commandment?

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What Can be Done to Keep Students from Violating the First Commandment?

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The only solution to this ongoing issue is education. Teenagers and young adults (and some adults, too) need to understand what their actions can cause. Ana Homayoun, author of Social Media Wellness: Helping Tweens and Teens Thrive in an Unbalanced Digital World, states "parents really need to actively create daily and weekly digital detox times for their kids." She suggests parents talk to their children positively about why they like the app and what they use it for. This way, the child can narrate themselves and know they aren't being punished. We can learn a lot from students just as they learn from us, and understand where their motives for social media use come from.

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This video thoroughly explains and gives examples of each of the Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics. The explanations begin after 2 minutes.