Ethics and Computers

Ethics are moral decisions people make based on what they believe is right or wrong. There are many ways to abuse or take advantage of technology and information systems but by applying ethics to these technologies people can hopefully make ethical decisions. When using information think about privacy, accuracy, property, and access to ensure ethical use. Even though email is informal, people still must remember it is permanent after you send it to another person …

…you fellow humans. There are many ways to use information systems and technology ethically. A person can make ethical decisions by following a few simple rules. People must also think about privacy, accuracy, property, and access to be ethical when using technology and information systems. When using email remember that it is informal and what you send in permanent. Everyone can make ethical decisions when using the Ten Commandments for the ethical use of computers.