Ethics In Cyberspace

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Term Paper Title	Ethics In Cyberspace
# of Words	1043
# of Pages (250 words per page double spaced)	4.17

Ethics in Cyberspace

Ethics in Cyberspace

     Cyberspace is a global community of people using computers in networks.
In order to function well, the virtual communities supported by the Internet
depend upon rules of conduct, the same as any society.  Librarians and
information technologists must be knowledgeable about ethical issues for the
welfare of their organizations and to protect and advise users.
     What is ethics?  Ethics is the art of determining what is right or good.
It can also be defined as a general pattern or way of life, a set of rules of
conduct or moral code.  Ethical guidelines are based on values.
     The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) is one national organization
which has developed a statement of its values.  Every member of ACM is expected
to uphold the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct which includes these
general moral imperatives:

     1) contribute to society and human well-being
     2) avoid harm to others
     3) be honest and trustworthy
     4) be fair and take action not to discriminate
     5) honor property rights including copyrights and patents
     6) give proper credit for intellectual property
     7) respect the privacy of others
     8) honor confidentiality.

     The very nature of electronic communication raises new moral issues.
Individuals and organizations should be proactive in examining these concerns
and developing policies which protect liabilities.  Issues which need to be
addressed include: privacy of mail, personal identities, access and control of
the network, pornographic or unwanted messages, copyright, and commercial uses
of the network.   An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is recommended as the way an
organization should inform users of expectations and responsibilities.  Sample
AUPs are available on the Internet at gopher sites and can be retrieved by using
Veronica to search keywords "acceptable use policies" or "ethics."
     The Computer Ethics Institute in Washington, D.C. has developed a "Ten
Commandments of Computing":

     1) Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
     2) Thou shalt not interfere with other people's computer work.
     3) Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's computer files.
     4) Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
     5) Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
     6) Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have
not paid.
     7) Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without
authorizat...

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