RESPECT for PRIVACY Respect others' right to privacy. Only access, look in or use other individuals', organizations', or companies information on the computer or through the INTERNET if you have PERMISSION to do so.
RESPECT for OTHERS and the LAW Only use computers, software and related technologies for purposes that are beneficial to others, that are not harmful (physically, financially or otherwise) to others' property, and that are within the law.
RESPECT for OWNERSHIP Respect others' rights to ownership and to earning a living for their work. Only use computer software, files or information that you OWN or which you have been given PERMISSION to borrow or use. Only use software programs which have been paid for or are in the PUBLIC DOMAIN. Only make a backup copy of computer programs that you have purchased and use it only if the original is damaged.
Only make copies of computer files and information that you own, have created, or have permission to use. Only sell computer programs which you have created or have been authorized by the author to sell. Pay the developer or publisher for any software programs that you decide to use.
RESPECT for PROPERTY Respect others' PROPERTY. Only make changes to or delete computer programs, files or information that belongs to others, if you have been given PERMISSION to do so
Ten Commandments for Computer Ethics.
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 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 use or copy software for which you have not paid.
7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization.
8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.
9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you write.
10. Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.