Ethical Computing Information Wall by Ashlee Willard

The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:05:21 UTC

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

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

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

Commandment 4: Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

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

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

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

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

Commandment 9: Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write or the system you design.

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

Commandment 1

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:08:29 UTC

This means not using technology to harass or cyberbully others.

Commandment 2

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:09:34 UTC

Do not hack into someone else's computer or disrupt their work.

Commandment 3

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:11:40 UTC

Respect others' privacy. Unauthorized access to someone else's files is unethical and can lead to serious consequences.

Commandment 4

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:12:39 UTC

This includes not using a computer to commit fraud, identity theft, or steal information or resources.

Commandment 5

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:17:12 UTC

Avoid spreading misinformation or lying about others online, as this can harm reputations.

Commandment 6

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:20:22 UTC

Using or distributing pirated software is unethical and often illegal. Respect software licenses.

Commandment 7

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:22:13 UTC

This includes unauthorized use of another person's computer, network, or services.

Commandment 8

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:25:00 UTC

Plagiarism is unethical, whether it is in a document, code, or any form of digital content. Always credit the original creator.

Commandment 9

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:27:54 UTC

Consider the impact your software or system will have on society. Will it cause harm? Will it protect users' data and privacy?

Commandment 10

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:29:07 UTC

Always act respectfully toward others online, keeping in mind their feelings, privacy, and rights.

Q1. Which of the Ten Ethical Computing Guidelines do you think students violate most often?

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:33:12 UTC

I believe that Commandment 8 is most often violated by students.

Q2. Why do you think these violations occur?

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:34:31 UTC

Plagiarism is very common amongst students since nowadays we use the internet as our main source of information and completing assignments. Plus, there are AI and websites used to cheat with words that were already written which they use in their homework.

Q3. What do you think could be done to reduce or eliminate such unethical behavior?

willaras — 2024-09-29 20:36:25 UTC

I think building blockers for the computers that students use from the school to not allow them to use certain websites and such would help fix the issue. There are tests that computers can do to test for plagiarism as well which I think would be beneficial if they were implemented into our school websites like Canvas. More lessons on plagiarism and how to avoid it in class would help too since some may commit this act not purposefully.