COMPUTER ETHICS

DEFINITION :

computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computers

common issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society.

ETHICS OF COMPUTER USAGE:

Don’t duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content without the author's approval.

Don’t access someone's personal information on a computer system

Don’t use a computer to harm other people

Don’t interfere with other people's computer work

Don’t use a computer to steal

Don’t use or copy software for which you have not paid

Don’t use other people's computer resources without authorization

COPYRIGHT :

Copyright refers to laws that regulate the use of the work of a creator, such as an artist or author

includes copying, distributing, altering and displaying creative, literary and other types of work

Copyright Law protects the intellectual property of individuals or a group of individuals, which people who would try and benefit from the hard work and knowledge of others.