The Ten The Ten Commandments of Commandments of Computer EthicsComputer Ethics

The 1st Commandment The 1st Commandment

Thou shalt not use a computer to Thou shalt not use a computer to harmharm

other people. other people.

The 2nd Commandment The 2nd Commandment

Thou shalt not interfere with otherThou shalt not interfere with other

people's computer work. people's computer work.

The 3rd Commandment The 3rd Commandment

Thou shalt not snoop around inThou shalt not snoop around in

other people's computer files. other people's computer files.

The 4th Commandment The 4th Commandment

Thou shalt not use a computer toThou shalt not use a computer to

steal. steal.

The 5th Commandment The 5th Commandment

Thou shalt not use a computer to Thou shalt not use a computer to bearbear

false witness. false witness.

The 6th Commandment The 6th Commandment

Thou shalt not copy or use Thou shalt not copy or use proprietaryproprietary

software for which you have not paid. software for which you have not paid.

The 7th Commandment The 7th Commandment

Thou shalt not use other people'sThou shalt not use other people's computer resources withoutcomputer resources withoutauthorization or proper authorization or proper compensation.compensation.

The 8th Commandment The 8th Commandment

Thou shalt not appropriate otherThou shalt not appropriate other

people's intellectual outputpeople's intellectual output..

The 9th Commandment The 9th Commandment

Thou shalt think about the socialThou shalt think about the socialconsequences of the program you consequences of the program you arearewriting or the system you arewriting or the system you aredesigning designing other people. other people.

The 10th Commandment The 10th Commandment

Thou shalt always use a computer inThou shalt always use a computer inways that ensure consideration andways that ensure consideration andrespect for your fellow humans. respect for your fellow humans.