Computer and Safety Terminology

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Values

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Values provide the basis for your code of ethics. They identify the beliefs and ideals that guide your actions as you work with computers and interact with others.

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Principles

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Principles are the fundamental truths or rules that support your personal values. Principles should be focused on honesty, integrity, and respect for others.

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Personal Responsibility

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Reinforces your adherence to your values and principles. In essence, defining a personal responsibility dictates how you will act even if no one is watching.

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Legal Compliance

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Involves obeying laws that regulate how computers are used. For example, installing key-logger software on your instructor's computer to obtain her password is a violation of the law, which could subject you to prosecution. Some laws and regulations may require you to report unlawful acts that you see others commit.