Computer Ethics

The word 'ethics' means 'moral beliefs and rules about right and wrong, Computer ethics also refers to the responsible use of computers and computer networksit branch of practical philosophy which deals with how computing professionals should mak: decisions regarding professional and social conduct. The concept of computer ethics originated in 1950 when Norbert Weiner,a prolessor published a book called "The Human Use of Human Beings" which laid out the basic foundations of computer ethics and made Norbert Weiner the father of computer ethics. Since then, many persons and organizations have laid down many principles regarding compulti ethics. Some important points to remember are the following: blob:https://embed78957.net/584d5b1a-9631-40f9-8d4d-942ccfd253ab i)People have the same legal and ethical responsibilities when using a computer as at anv other time. ii. Computers will not necessarily prevent all improper acts: users are responsible for what they do. iii)Some of the information stored in computers is private and confidential and should rk be abused. iv. Electronic communications are not guaranteed to be private. v. Users must respect software copyrights and licenses. vi. Manufacturers, programmers and independent consultants have responsibilities to eel: customers. vii. On the Internet, you are everyone else's guest. There are a number of computers based ethical aspects that are frequently discussed. Ethical issues about storage of personal information are now becoming an eve" increasing problem. With more storage of personal data for social networking arises the probiern of selling that information for monetary gain. This gives rise to different ethical situatir' regarding access, security and the use of hacking in positive and negative situations. Simano regarding the copyright violation of software, music, movies, book etc. are widely becorninc discussed, with the rise of file sharing programs. The use of the Internet as a tool for abust spreading child porn, harassment of others and other challenges have made us and each and every governing body think very seriously about it to control such issues. 6.4 Intellectual Properties Right The term intellectual property refers broadly to a distinct types of the creations of thc human mind such as musical, literary, photographic and artistic works; discoveries and inventions; and words, phrases, symbols and designs etc. Intellectual property rights protect the interests of creators by giving them property rights over their creations. Common tYPes °I rights eta. intellectual property rights include copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design (Tives the The convention establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (1967) 6' list of subject matter protected by intellectual property rights: folloWing tiff