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UNIT-3 CYBER ETHICS





                                           CYBER ETHICS                                                    5








                 The word ‘Ethics’ signifies the approach, behaviour or principle that a person must follow to keep
                 or maintain reasonable justice for implied morality in the society.

                 ‘Cyber Ethics’ is an ethical approach or responsibility that should be followed while using the
                 application or resources of Internet.



                                     Principles   Ethics

                                           Character   Encryption
                                     Behaviour    Privacy      Moral
                                            Rule        License
                                    Netiquettes    Truth       Right
                                            Ethical    Philosophy
                                            Code
                                     Salutation  Solicited



                 It is the practice that is applied while using IT resources or computing technology and its related
                 disciplines  without  damaging  or  encroaching  the  natural  right  or  entity  of  an  individual  or
                 organisation. Let us discuss about some aspects of Cyber Ethics:

                   NETIQUETTES
                 Netiquette  (net  +  etiquette)  can  be  defined  as  the  behaviour  or  informal  guidelines  that  are
                 followed by the users of the Internet. It includes common sense, courtesy and proper dialects
                 while using tools of computer technology and thus signifies the culture amount Internet users.
                 Many such guidelines are tacit and casual whereas many of these have evolved into formal rules
                 that are directed by system administrators and the owners of IT resources.

                 Some common netiquettes that should be followed while you are using social networking sites
                 are:
                   Remember, you are dealing with people online, so keep the sensitivity alive when you are
                    communicating.

                   Behave in the same manner as you would behave in real life. Treat others as you would like to
                    be treated yourself.
                   Respect other people’s privacy.
                   Share legitimate and authentic information. Avoid spreading rumors.




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