COMPUTER

RELATED CODE
OF ETHICS
CHAPTER 2

Journey To Become A Professional

Purpose Of Code Of Ethics

reinforces

the moral principles

central guide and reference
to clarify an organization's
mission, values and principles
provides visible guidelines for
behavior

Code Of Conduct For

Computing And Information
Technology Professionals
ACM

Code of Ethics and Professional

Conduct
IEEE Code of Ethics
DPMA Code of Ethics
ICCP Code of Ethics
Software Engineering Code of Ethics and
Professional Practice

ACM Code of Ethics and Professional

Conduct
ACM

is widely recognized as the

premier membership
organization for computing
professionals,
enable professional
development; and promote
policies and research that
benefit society.

ACM Code of Ethics and Professional

Conduct
GENERAL MORAL IMPERATIVES.
As an ACM member I will ....

1.1 Contribute to society and human well-being

1.2 Avoid harm to others

1.3 Be honest and trustworthy

1.4 Be fair and take action not to discriminate

1.5 Honor property rights including copyrights and patents

1.6 Give proper credit for intellectual property

1.7 Respect the privacy of others

1.8 Honor Confidentiality

IEEE Code of Ethics

1. accept responsibility in making engineering
decisions consistent with the safety, health
and welfare of the public, and to disclose
promptly factors that might endanger the
public or the environment;
2. avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest
whenever possible, and to disclose them to
affected parties when they do exist;
3. be honest and realistic in stating claims or
estimates based on available data;
4. reject bribery in all its forms;

IEEE Code of Ethics

5.improve the understanding of technology, its
appropriate application, and potential
consequences;
6. maintain and improve our technical
competence and to undertake technological
tasks for others only if qualified by training or
experience, or after full disclosure of pertinent
limitations;
7. seek, accept, and offer honest criticism of
technical work, to acknowledge and correct
errors, and to credit properly the contributions
of others;

IEEE Code of Ethics

8. treat fairly all persons regardless of such
factors as race, religion, gender, disability,
age, or national origin;
9. avoid injuring others, their property,
reputation, or employment by false or
malicious action;
10. assist colleagues and co-workers in their
professional development and support
them in following this code of ethics.

DPMA Code of Ethics

(Data Processing Management Association)
I acknowledge:
1.
That I have an obligation to management, therefore, I shall promote the
understanding of information processing methods and procedures to
management using every resource at my command.
2.
That I have an obligation to my fellow members, therefore, I shall uphold the
high ideals of DPMA as outlined in its Association Bylaws. Further, I shall
cooperate with my fellow members and shall treat them with honesty and
respect at all times.
3.
That I have an obligation to society and will participate to the best of my ability
in the dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the general development and
understanding of information processing. Further, I shall not use knowledge of a
confidential nature to further my personal interest, nor shall I violate the privacy
and confidentiality of information entrusted to me or to which I may gain
access.
4.
That I have an obligation to my employer whose trust I hold, therefore, I shall
endeavor to discharge this obligation to the best of my ability, to guard my
employer's interest, and to advise him or her wisely and honestly.
5.
That I have an obligation to my country, therefore, in my personal, business, and
social contacts, I shall uphold my nation and shall honor the chosen way of life
of my fellow citizens.
6.
I accept these obligations as a personal responsibility and as a member of this
Association, I shall actively discharge these obligations and I dedicate myself to
that end.

seen as the standard

bearer for all professionals
in the information,
communications and
technology

 Social

Responsibility
Identification
Integrity
Conflict of Interest
Accountability
Protection of Privacy

Software Engineering Code of

Ethics and Professional Practice
1.

PUBLIC - Software engineers shall act

consistently with the public interest.
2. CLIENT AND EMPLOYER - Software engineers
shall act in a manner that is in the best interests of
their client and employer consistent with the
public interest.
3. PRODUCT - Software engineers shall ensure that
their products and related modifications meet the
highest professional standards possible.
4. JUDGMENT - Software engineers shall maintain
integrity and independence in their professional
judgment.

Software Engineering Code of

Ethics and Professional Practice

5. MANAGEMENT - Software engineering managers and

leaders shall subscribe to and promote an ethical approach
to the management of software development and
maintenance.
6. PROFESSION - Software engineers shall advance the
integrity and reputation of the profession consistent with the
public interest.
7. COLLEAGUES - Software engineers shall be fair to and
supportive of their colleagues.
8. SELF - Software engineers shall participate in lifelong
learning regarding the practice of their profession and shall
promote an ethical approach to the practice of the
profession.

Problems with Codes of Ethics

A

legal system is not a complete and

correct guide to moral behavior
Codes of ethics are mostly voluntary
May encounter situations for which the
code makes no explicit recommendations
Goodness cannot be defined through a list
of Dos and Don'ts
You must use your internal sense of ethics

Computer Ethics
Awareness and Educational Issues

How to raise the moral consciousness and ethical level

Possibilities of developing global computer ethics codes

Computer ethics education should include:

Explanation of disruptive potential of even a single user

How to raise the moral consciousness and ethical level

Making people aware of ethical impact of their actions

Training and education by professionals

Understanding of importance of ethics and lack of laws in

computer/information technology

Commandments Of Computer
Ethics

means to create "a set

of standards to guide
and instruct people in
the ethical use of
computers

Commandments Of Computer
Ethics
1.

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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10.

Thou shall not use a computer in ways that may harm people.
Thou shall not interfere with other people's computer work.
Thou shall not snoop around in other people's computer files.
Thou shall not use a computer to steal.
Thou shall not use a computer to false witness
Thou shall not copy or use proprietary software for which you
have not paid.
Thou shall not use other people's computer resources without
authorization or proper compensation.
Thou shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
Thou shall think about the social consequences of the
program you are writing or the system you are designing.
always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and
respect for your fellow humans.

Commandments Of Computer
Ethics
are

important because they regulate online

privacy and also address piracy, plagiarism and
identity theft.
also important because it prevents copyright
infringement since legal recourse can be given
when this happens.

Computer Ethics Issues:

Examples
Computers

in the Workplace
Computer Crime
Privacy and Anonymity
Intellectual Property
Professional Responsibility
Globalization

THINGS TO DO
GROUP

3:
Discuss the ethical perspective of
using social media toward MH370
issue
GROUP

4:
Discuss the commandments of
computer ethics.

The end

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