Ethics & Law

With usage of computers for communication being more preferred than pen and paper, following computer ethics have become a must for each and everyone! This article highlights the points that throw some light on the importance of computer ethics and how they contribute into a better and safe usage of computers in our daily life.

If someone uses an image without a watermark or citation he is not committing plagiarism provided that he is using this for non-profit educational purposes.

Is it considered unethical to make jokes that would be deemed as inappropriate by others, especially when replying to a thread of messages or comments on an existing post?

Why there is someone likes to pretend to be someone else by using photos of another person or lying about your identity to others? That is very unethical!

When commenting on threads of messages, it can be easy to let your thoughts and opinions get the better of you where you end up arguing with someone over contrasting views. Different opinions are fine but is it considered unethical if you just want to express your feelings?

More people should know this topic to be computer literate.

I really don't like people sending a computer virus.

Computers have made the world come closer, be it personally or professionally! Most of us find it more convenient to shop online rather than going out. For this we are asked to give out our personal information like name, date of birth and most importantly, our 'credit card information'! Ask yourself, if you know that people don't follow computer ethics everywhere, would you feel safe to give out all this information? On the contrary, if you have read their privacy policies and know that they abide by the cyber laws and computer ethics, you know for a fact that your personal information will not be misused.

There is what we call law breaking people who will get your important details online and use this for crime.

We get viruses from Utorrent is that true?

Treat others how you want to be treated. Avoid sarcasm and facetious remarks in social media.

Don’t make claims that cannot be guaranteed.

It is better to link the sources if you're afraid of committing plagiarism.

If someone uses an image without a watermark or citation he is not committing plagiarism provided that he is using this for non-profit educational purposes.

Is it considered unethical to make jokes that would be deemed as inappropriate by others, especially when replying to a thread of messages or comments on an existing post?

Why there is someone likes to pretend to be someone else by using photos of another person or lying about your identity to others? That is very unethical!

What is intellectual property? Well, unlike physical forms of properties like car or house, intellectual property refers to the property created by the mind! The internet consists of various intellectual properties which includes works of various researchers, writers, song artists and so on. Without the presence of computer ethics, the work created by the intellect of one person can be easily copied and plagiarized by someone else. Imagine how you would feel if your poetry has been copied and publicized under someone else's name? Now do you know what following computer ethics and privacy policies is important?

There are thousands of people globally that are working in companies that develop computer programs and software. However, if we find out a way to get these software without having to pay the price, most of us would prefer piracy over paying, right? Have you ever wondered, how this can cost the employees working in these companies their job. The general mentality of most of the people downloading software illegally is that these companies are very rich and it really wouldn't affect them..., even if it does, who cares? However, the point to be kept in mind is, what if the one who had to pay the price is someone close to you. Imagine, there are thousands of people getting involved in unethical downloads and distribution. In fact, a report reveals that a significant number of the people prefer never to pay for a software and get involved in piracy!

It's not that you need to follow computer ethics to show others. However, by following these ethics, you would know what you need to do to be a responsible user and keep yourself from getting into trouble by being unethical. Trouble? Well, yes, there are various laws that can put you behind bars if you are caught violating the privacy policies and norms of individual websites. I remember reading that a school had to pay almost $5 million as fine for using pirated software, it was later that they realized that getting a license would have been much more economical.

Computer law encompasses all of the laws that relate to the transfer, use and storage of electronic information. Basically, it’s any law that has to do with computers and other electronic devices that store information. Computer law includes a wide range of topics including security, private property rights and even constitutional law.

prljwlldnr wrote:If i delete the watermark of one picture because it is to annoying. Am i plagiarising this material?

If you intentionally removed the watermark to gain profit or benefit to the picture it is unethical.

prljwlldnr wrote:If i delete the watermark of one picture because it is to annoying. Am i plagiarising this material?

unless siguro kapag sinabi mo or nilagyan mo credits

ano po parusa kapag nag plagiarize

ang pagkopya po b ng idea ng iba pero iniba mo lang ng konti ay matatawag rin na unethical ?

kung pagbura ng watermark is plagiarism. bakit di napaparusahn ang copy na gumagawa nito ?