• Ethics
  • Why do we have Codes of Ethics
  • When do we learn Ethics
  • Why Change and Re-evaluate ethical principles in Computer and Data Communication?
  • Computers and Data Communication systems
  • On Positive a note
  • Need for Code of Ethics
  • Development of Computer spurs need for Code of Ethics
  • Computers as producers of new forms and types of assets
  • Computers have attained Symbol of intimidation and deception
  • Reality
  • Currently, Law(federal, state, and provincial)
  • ACM - 1972
  • ACM - 1992
  • Function of the Code of Ethics
  • Contents of ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
  • Bill C-60 COPYRIGHT LEGISLATION
  • Amendments of Bill C-60
  • Methods of Enforcing and Teaching Code of Ethics

    Ethics

    Why do we have Codes of Ethics?

    When do we learn Ethics?

    Why Change and Re-evaluate ethical principles in Computer and Data Communication?

    Computers and Data Communication systems provide for high-speed, low-cost processing, communication, copying, and printing of in

    On Positive a note

    Some of the computer-specific ethical issues that have arisen as a result of the development of computers include:

    Computers as producers of new forms and types of assets

    Computers have attained Symbol of intimidation and deception:

    An unfortunate reality of modern computing environment is that some users will not behave ethically:

    Some businesses abuse technology by creating sweatshops to increase productivity

    Currently, Law(federal, state, and provincial) cannot keep up with the fast paced growth of technology

    To overcome this, ACM has instituted the code of ethics for professionals, and students in the field of computer science

    ACM Code of Professional Conduct is not a Law document but the guidelines to make judgment calls, for situations that are not clear or unavoidable

    ACM - 1972

  • First Code of Ethics was adopted in 1972
  • ACM - 1992

    Function of the Code of Ethics

    Contents of ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

    Bill C-60 COPYRIGHT LEGISLATION

    Amendments of Bill C-60

    Methods of Enforcing and Teaching Code of Ethics

    Sources:

    1. ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: COMMUNICATIONS OF THE ACM, 1991 p.98-p.108
    2. ftp.cc.utexas.edu
    3. Self-Assessment E.A. Weiss, Communications of the ACM, 33(11), 1990 pp. 110-132.
    4. Big brother and the sweatshop: computer surveillance in the automated office. P. Attwell, Computerization and Controversy: Value Conflicts and Social Choices, Eds. C. Dunlop & R. Kling, 1991 New York: Academic Press.
    5. Battle for the Soul of the INTERNET: TIME, 1994 p.40-46.
    6. Special Issue:Welcome to Cyberspace, TIME, Spring 1995

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