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COMPUTER ETHICS

COMPUTER ETHICSDEFINITION :computer ethics is set of moral principles that regulate the use of computerscommon issues of computer ethics include intellectual property rights (such as copyrighted electronic content), privacy concerns, and how computers affect society.

ETHICS OF COMPUTER USAGE:Dont duplicate copyrighted electronic (or digital) content without the author's approval.Dont access someone's personal information on a computer system

Dont use a computer to harm other peopleDont interfere with other people's computer workDont use a computer to stealDont use or copy software for which you have not paidDont use other people's computer resources without authorization

COPYRIGHT :Copyright refers to laws that regulate the use of the work of a creator, such as an artist or authorincludes copying, distributing, altering and displaying creative, literary and other types of workCopyright Law protects the intellectual property of individuals or a group of individuals, which people who would try and benefit from the hard work and knowledge of others.