1. (computer) Ethics CMPT-184

2. 2 2 Ethics and Morality Morality and ethics have same roots and meaning: Mores means manner and customs in Latin Ethos (ΗΘ0Σ) means custom and habits in Greek

3. 3 Introduction Background The Learned Professions The Ten Dimensions The Current State of Computer Science as a Profession

4. 4 A profession is an occupation that requires extensive training and the study and mastery of specialized knowledge, and usually has a professional association, ethical code and process of certification or licensing. Examples are accounting, law, medicine, finance, the military, the clergy and engineering. Classically, there were only three professions: ministry, medicine, and law. These three professions each hold to a specific code of ethics, and members are almost universally required to swear some form of oath to uphold those ethics, therefore "professing" to a higher standard of accountability. Each of these professions also provides and requires extensive training in the meaning, value, and importance of its particular oath in the practice of that profession. The Learned Professions

5. 5 Doctors Attorneys

6. 6 The Learned Professions Teachers Clergy

7. 7 The Ten Dimensions Professional Organizations Acquired Body of Knowledge Maintaining the Body of Knowledge Code of Conduct/Ethics Client/Provider Relationship Service to the Profession Certification through Examination Regulating the Profession Giving Back It’s a Calling

8. 8 Dimension 1: Professional Organizations Doctors - American Medical Association Attorneys - American Bar Association Nurses – American Nurses Association Teachers –Discipline –Teaching Level

9. 9 Dimension 2: Acquired Body of Knowledge Doctors –4 years of medical school –2+ years of residency/internships Attorneys –3 years of law school College/University Faculty –Masters –Ph. D. Clergy –Seminary/School of Theology

10. 10 Dimension 3: Maintaining the Body of Knowledge Doctors Attorneys CPAs Teachers

11. 11 Dimension 4: Code of Ethics Doctors – Hippocratic Oath Attorneys – Code of Ethics for Practicing Attorneys Nurses – ANA Code of Ethics Teachers – State Boards

12. 12 Dimension 5: Provider/Client Relationship Doctor/Patient Attorney/Client Teacher/Student

13. 13 Dimension 6: Service to the Profession Regional and National Conferences Papers Symposium Seminars Workshops Officers

14. 14 Dimension 7: Certification through Examination Doctors – Medical Licensing Exam Attorneys – Bar Exam Accountants – CPA Exam Nurses – RN Exam

15. 15 Dimension 8: Regulating the Profession Doctors – State Medical Boards Attorneys – State Bar Associations Clergy – Religious Denomination Teachers – State Board for Education Certification

16. 16 Dimension 9: Giving Back (Philanthropy) Doctors - Doctors without Borders Attorneys – Pro Bono Work Clergy – A Life of Service

17. 17 Dimension 10: It’s a Calling Doctors Attorneys Teachers The Clergy

18. 18 Dimension 1: Professional Organizations Association of Computer Machinery Association of Information Technology Professionals Information Systems Security Association

19. 19 Dimension 2: Acquired Body of Knowledge Computer Science Professionals –4-year college education (SIGITE Recommendation) –Specialization in a specific CS area Programming Networking Web development User support Etc…

20. 20 Dimension 3: Maintaining the Body of Knowledge Computer Science Professionals –Rapid Change –Professional Development

21. 21 Dimension 4: Code of Conduct/Ethics ACM IEEE

22. 22 Ten Rules of Computer Ethics Institute 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 authorization or proper compensation. 8.Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output. 9.Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing. 10.Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that insure consideration and respect for your fellow humans. http://www.brook.edu/its/cei/cei_hp.htm

23. 23 Association of Computer Machinery (ACM) Code of Conduct 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 See PDF notes http://onlineethics.org/codes/ACMcode.html

24. 24 2. MORE SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES As an ACM computing professional I will.... 2.1 Strive to achieve the highest quality, effectiveness and dignity in both the process and products of professional work. 2.2 Acquire and maintain professional competence. 2.3 Know and respect existing laws pertaining to professional work. 2.4 Accept and provide appropriate professional review. 2.5 Give comprehensive and thorough evaluations of computer systems and their impacts, including analysis of possible risks. 2.6 Honor contracts, agreements, and assigned responsibilities. 2.7 Improve public understanding of computing and its consequences. 2.8 Access computing and communication resources only when authorized to do so.

25. 25 3. ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVES As an ACM member and an organizational leader, I will.... 3.1 Articulate social responsibilities of members of an organizational unit and encourage full acceptance of those responsibilities. 3.2 Manage personnel and resources to design and build information systems that enhance the quality of working life. 3.3 Acknowledge and support proper and authorized uses of an organization's computing and communication resources. 3.4 Ensure that users and those who will be affected by a system have their needs clearly articulated during the assessment and design of requirements; later the system must be validated to meet requirements. 3.5 Articulate and support policies that protect the dignity of users and others affected by a computing system. 3.6 Create opportunities for members of the organization to learn the principles and limitations of computer systems.

26. 26 4. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE As an ACM member I will.... 4.1 Uphold and promote the principles of this Code. 4.2 Treat violations of this code as inconsistent with membership in the ACM. –Adherence of professionals to a code of ethics is largely a voluntary matter. However, if a member does not follow this code by engaging in gross misconduct, membership in ACM may be terminated.

27. 27 Dimension 5: Client/Provider Relationship Provider/Customer

28. 28 Dimension 6: Service to the Profession Regional and National Conferences Papers Symposium Seminars Workshops Officers

29. 29 Dimension 7: Certification through Examination Computer Science Professionals –Vendor Certification Microsoft Cisco Sun –Vendor Neutral CompTIA – A+, Network+, Security+, etc. International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium (ISC) 2 - CISSP SANS Institute – Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

30. 30 Dimension 8: Regulating the Profession SANS - GIAC (ISC) 2 - CISSP

31. 31 Dimension 9: Giving Back (Philanthropy) Bill & Melinda Gates

32. 32 Dimension 10: It’s a Calling “When you find a job you love, you will never work a day in your life.”

33. 33 Sites Ethics in Computing: http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/ Netiquette: The Net: User Guidelines and Netiquette – Index http://www.fau.edu/netiquette/net/ http://www.fau.edu/netiquette/net/ Netiquette Home Page http://www.albion.com/netiquette/http://www.albion.com/netiquette/ Online Netiquette Home Page http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/http://www.onlinenetiquette.com/

34. 34 Ethics in computing http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/