2.) You shall not interfere with other people's compute

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Port Byron Central SchoolPort Byron NY

• Computer Ethics Presentation
• September 2003

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Ten Commandmentsof Computer Ethics

• Commandment an instruction a requirement

• Ethics a code of conduct how a person should
  live.

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1.) You shall not use a computer to harm other
people.

• Intentionally interfering with other peoples
  work
• Invading the privacy of individuals

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2.) You shall not interfere with other people's
computer work.

• Degrading or disrupting equipment, software, or
  system performance.
• Using resources to interfere with the proper
  operation of any computer, or destroy data.
• Intentionally interfering with other peoples
  work
• Invading the privacy of individuals

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3.) You shall not snoop around in other people's
computer files.

• Using an account owned by another user, or
  allowing another user to access your account.
  (Any problems which arise from the misuse of a
  users password will be that users
  responsibility.)
• Invading the privacy of individuals

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4.) You shall not use a computer to steal.

• Using resources in any manner that violates Board
  policy, federal, state, or local law including
  unauthorized copying or transmission of software.

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5.) You shall not use a computer to bear false
witness.

• Initiating or forwarding chain letters.
• Downloading, storing printing, or distributing
  files or messages that are profane, obscene,
  threatening, or that use language that offends or
  tends to degrade others.
• Urban Legends (e.g. kidney transplants)
• Unproven rumors (e.g. free coca cola)

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6.) You shall not copy or use proprietary
software for which you have not paid.

• Using resources in any manner that violates Board
  policy, federal, state, or local law including
  unauthorized copying or transmission of software.

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7.) You shall not use other people's computer
resources without authorization or proper
compensation.

• Using information obtained through network and
  computer resources without giving proper credit
  to the source (plagiarism).
• Posting personal communication without the
  original authors consent.

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8.) You shall not appropriate other people's
intellectual output.

• Posting personal communication without the
  original authors consent.
• Using information obtained through network and
  computer resources without giving proper credit
  to the source (plagiarism).

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9.) You shall think about the social consequences
of the program you are writing or the system you
are designing.

• Initiating or forwarding chain letters.
• Downloading, storing, printing, or distributing
  files or messages that are profane, obscene,
  threatening, or that use language that offends or
  tends to degrade others.

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 10.) You shall always use a computer in ways
that show consideration and respect for your
fellow humans.

• Downloading, storing, printing, or distributing
  files or messages that contain information
  considered dangerous to the public at large.

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District policy states that

• A filtering device is in place to remove
  inappropriate materials.
• This filter also monitors all Internet activity,
  and, network activity. Like your locker, access
  is a privilege, not a right. District officials
  or system administrators for any reason
  whatsoever may access all computerized files.
• The district may disable a users account at any
  time for inappropriate or irresponsible behavior.
  The building administrator will determine
  penalties.

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FURTHERMORE

• Student access is to take place only under direct
  supervision of a responsible member of the school
  districts instructional staff.
• Use is limited to educational purposes that are
  directly related to the curriculum which you are
  studying.
• No software from outside sources may be loaded or
  used without written permission from the
  Technology Coordinator.

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Photos on the Web

• Web pages may include only the first name and the
  initial of the students last name.
• Use of individual student pictures (video or
  still), including teachers individual web pages
  must have a signed parent/guardian approval on
  file with the Technology Coordinator for all
  students under 18 years of age. Group pictures
  may be published without approval if names are
  omitted.
• Personal information about employees may be
  published only with their written permission.

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CHAT and E-MAIL

• Student users will not be allowed to join chat
  groups or discussion groups unless it is for a
  specific educational purpose and written
  permission from a parent/guardian and a staff
  member is obtained. The staff member will
  directly supervise student participation and
  ensure that the student unsubscribes when the
  purpose for the use is over.
• Use of free e-mail accounts (yahoo, hotmail,
  etc.) is prohibited by students and staff.

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PENALTIES

• Depending on the nature and severity of a
  violation, a Building Administrator will take
  disciplinary action.
• Parent contact is required.
• If warranted, the administrator shall refer the
  case to an appropriate school, local, state, or
  federal authority for disposition.
• If appropriate, access rights to technology will
  be denied immediately.
• Responsibility for costs and damages may be
  incurred.

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References

• Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics.
  (http//courses.cs.vt.edu/cs3604/lib/WorldCodes/1
  0.Commandments.html) Computer Ethics Institute,
  Washington DC. (7 July 2003).
• Port Byron Central School District Technology
  Code of Conduct for Students. (Adopted July
  2000.)