10 Commandments in Computer Ethics

The 10 commandments in computer ethics 1. Thou shall not use a computer to harm other people. * In the age of information and/or the digital age, more and more personal information is available online. From financial to personal, information online is the property of the individual and entities that they share it with and no others. 2. Thou shall not interfere with other people's computer work. * With greater and higher speed access the user is to benefit and incorporate these advances in technology for the betterment of their work and for the collaboration with others. 3. Thou shall not snoop around in other people's computer files. * Again with the increase in speed and access it is left to the user to continue their use in an ethical manner. 4. Thou shall not use a computer to steal. * With other commandments and with the advancement of technologies it is to the user to utilize equipment in a manner in which benefits the Web 2.0 community. 5. Thou shall not use a computer to bear false witness. * Computers, cell phones, chat rooms, instant messaging, blogs, wikis…. Daily there are multiple means and options to post information for the global community to see. It is the responsibility of the user to utilize these powerful tools to benefit this global community. 6. Thou shall not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid. * For those looking for “free” software and applications, Web 2.0 applications provide users with “free” and “open” applications which users can utilize in an ethical manner and at no cost. 7. Thou shall not use other people's computer resources without authorization or proper compensation. * With the drop of costs and the increase in capabilities computer access in more common than ever. Even with an atmosphere of openness users must remember to simply ask permission when using equipment. 8. Thou shall not appropriate other people's intellectual output.