1. GEC 0113 Ethics in IT Practices
Kam-Fai Wong
Dept of SEEM, CUHK

2. Ethics
“analysis of decisions and actions with respect to their appropriateness in a given social context”
Dilemmas: impair or enhance the well-being of individuals or groups
Ethical / legal

3. Ethical Dilemmas in IT For software, is it acceptable to:
buy once, install twice?
you install and use by others?
make copies then distribute or even sell?
make available on-line for download?
trading on the Web?

4. Ethical Dilemmas Employers read staff’s email
Employers monitor websites visited by staff
Company resources are only for co. purpose
Staff report misuse of co. resources
Disclaimer right to eliminate responsibility
Respect IP, e.g. modifying/copying code
Privacy of data

5. IT Ethical Issues Code of Ethics: rules for expected actions
Intellectual Information Rights
protect intangible properties in IT
Accountability
responsibility of (non-)actions
Data/info Privacy
right to be left alone

6. HK Data Privacy Principles
Purpose and manner of collection
Accuracy and duration of retention
Use
Security
Information availability
Access
(see Privacy Commissioner’s Office, HKSAR,

7. Code of Ethics Don’t use a compute to harm other people.
Don’t interfere others’ computer work.
Don’t look at others’ computer files.
Don’t not use a computer to steal.

8. Code of Ethics (Cont.)
Don’t use a computer to lie.
Don’t copy or use software without paying for it.
Don’t use others’computer resources without permission.
Don’t use others’ work.

9. Code of Ethics (Cont.)
Think about the social impact of the program you creates.
Always use a computer in a way that shows respect and consideration for other people.

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