| COMPUTER ETHICS:- |
| 1)NETIQUETTE |
| 2)AREA OF COMPUTER ETHICS |
Netiquette
Netiquette is network etiquette users should follow while on the Internet, or cyberspace. It consists of do's and don'ts of online communication. It is the conduct expected of individuals while online. So, as a conclusion, netiquette, or net etiquette, refers to etiquette on Internet.
Areas Of Computer Ethics
1. Information Accuracy
One of the concern because many users access information maintained by other people or companies, such as on the Internet. Do not assume all the information on the Web is correct. 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.
2. Green Computing
Involves reducing the electricity and environmental waste while using a computer. Society has become aware of this waste and is taking measures to combat it. Suggestions :
- Do not leave the computer running overnight
- Use paperless methods to communicate
- Recycle paper
- Use video conferencing and VOIP for meetings
3. Codes Of Conduct
Is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is a ethical or unethical, or allowed or non-allowed. IT code of conduct :
- Employees may not copy or use software illegally
- Computers may not be used to steal
- Employees may not meddle in other's computer files
4. Information Privacy
The right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection use, and dissemination of information about them. How to safeguard personal information :
- Clean your history file when you are finished browsing
- Install a personal firewall
- Do not reply to spam for any reason
5. Intellectual Property
Unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, literary and artistic works, processes, names and logos. Refer to the creation of mind used in commerce. There are three types of Intellectual Property : Patent, Trademark and Copyright.
Patent
Is an exclusive right granted for an invention.
Example : KFC Recipe , iPhone design, Audi's design
Trademark
A distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services
Example : logo, slogan, colour
Copyright
Copyright is an exclusive right and gives its creator, or owner:
- to reproduce the copyrighted work
- to prepare derivative works
- to distribute and sell any copies of the copyrighted work
- to perform or display the copyrighted work publicly
A legal term describing rights given to creators for their literary and artistic works.
Literary works - novels, poems, newspaper
Artistic works - paintings, drawings, architecture
