Ethics Terminology

Unethical ambition

• Self-interest, personal gain and desire for fame.

• A commitment to ethical principles and values.

• A focus on collective well-being and community service.

• An aspiration to achieve success through hard work and integrity.

First Do & Don't

• Do not use a computer to harm other people.

• Always share your passwords with friends.

• Use your computer for illegal activities.

• Post personal information online.

Unethical intent

• An individual purposefully hurting other people or gaining benefits for themselves.

• An individual acting in the best interest of others without personal gain.

• An individual following all ethical guidelines and principles.

• An individual making decisions based solely on legal requirements.

Cyberbullying

• The use of electronic communication to bully a person.

• A form of online marketing.

• A method of data encryption.

• A type of social media strategy.

Ninth Do & Don't

• Consider the technical feasibility of the program you are writing.

• Think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.

• Focus solely on the user interface design.

• Ignore the potential impact on the community.

Inappropriate Computer Use

• Using computer resources in an unethical way.

• Using computer resources for educational purposes.

• Using computer resources to enhance productivity.

• Using computer resources for entertainment only.

Privacy Invasion

• The act of respecting personal boundaries and confidentiality.

• The intrusion into the personal life of another individual without just cause.

• A legal right to access public information.

• The process of enhancing personal security measures.

Slander

• Defamation which is spoken.

• Defamation which is written.

• A type of legal agreement.

• A form of public speaking.

Libel

• Any defamatory statement which is written.

• A spoken defamatory statement.

• A legal term for a type of contract.

• A form of artistic expression.

Unethical laziness and convenience

• Not willing to take the time and effort to complete tasks the correct way.

• Taking shortcuts to achieve results quickly.

• Prioritizing leisure over responsibilities.

• Avoiding difficult tasks by procrastinating.