Computer Ethics, Privacy
Computer Security, Ethics and Privacy
Ethics and Society * Computer Ethics * Are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems.
Information Accuracy * Information accuracy today is concern because many users access information maintained by other people or companies, such as on the internet. * Do not assume that because the information is on the web that is correct * Users should evaluate the value of the web page before relying on its content.
Intellectual property rights * Intellectual property (IP) refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, art, processes, company and product names and logos. * IP are the right to which creators are entitled for their work. * Copyright * Gives authors and artists exclusive rights to duplicate, publish and sell their materials. A copyright protects any tangible form of expression. * Piracy is the common infringement of copyright.
Information Privacy * refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them.
How to safeguard personal information 1. Fill in only necessary information on rebate, warranty and registration forms. 2. Do not preprint your telephone number or social security number on personal checks. 3. Have an unlisted or unpublished telephone number. 4. If caller ID is available in your area, find out how to block your number from displaying on the receiver’s system.
5. Do not write your telephone number on charge or credit receipts.
6. Ask merchants not to write credit card numbers, telephone numbers, social security numbers and driver’s license numbers on the back of your personal checks.
7. Purchase goods with cash, rather than credit or checks.
8. Avoid shopping club and buyer cards.
9.If merchants ask personal questions, find out why they want to know before releasing the information.
10. Inform merchants that you do
Ethics and Society * Computer Ethics * Are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems.
Information Accuracy * Information accuracy today is concern because many users access information maintained by other people or companies, such as on the internet. * Do not assume that because the information is on the web that is correct * Users should evaluate the value of the web page before relying on its content.
Intellectual property rights * Intellectual property (IP) refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, art, processes, company and product names and logos. * IP are the right to which creators are entitled for their work. * Copyright * Gives authors and artists exclusive rights to duplicate, publish and sell their materials. A copyright protects any tangible form of expression. * Piracy is the common infringement of copyright.
Information Privacy * refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them.
How to safeguard personal information 1. Fill in only necessary information on rebate, warranty and registration forms. 2. Do not preprint your telephone number or social security number on personal checks. 3. Have an unlisted or unpublished telephone number. 4. If caller ID is available in your area, find out how to block your number from displaying on the receiver’s system.
5. Do not write your telephone number on charge or credit receipts.
6. Ask merchants not to write credit card numbers, telephone numbers, social security numbers and driver’s license numbers on the back of your personal checks.
7. Purchase goods with cash, rather than credit or checks.
8. Avoid shopping club and buyer cards.
9.If merchants ask personal questions, find out why they want to know before releasing the information.
10. Inform merchants that you do