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    Computer ethics include the following:

                         Respecting  privacy:  Always  keep  your  personal  information  safe  and  don’t
                         share others’ private details without their permission.

                         Being honest: Don’t cheat or steal information from others. If you use someone
                         else’s work, always give them credit.

                         Safety online: Be careful when visiting websites or talking to people you don’t know

                         online. Not everyone on the Internet is kind, so be smart and protect yourself.

                         Responsible use: Always  use  the  computer  for good  purposes  like  learning,

     The Internet is a fun place where you can learn, play and talk to friends, but it’s   creating and having fun in safe ways.
     important to use it safely. In this chapter, you will learn about ethics and explore
     what is right and wrong while using computers.  RAPID RECALL  Tick ( ) if you know this.

                         1.  Ethics are rules that help you decide what is right and wrong.

     ETHICS              2.  Computer ethics is about the responsible use of computers.

     Ethics are rules that help you decide

     what is right and wrong. Ethics teach
     you to treat others kindly, share what   COMPUTER USE: RIGHT VS WRONG

     you  have,  be honest and act  fairly.
     Following ethical rules helps make the world a better and safer place where people   While using a computer, it's important to know what actions are right and which
     can trust each other. You begin learning about ethics when you are young, from   ones are wrong. Some examples of right and wrong on computers are as follows:

     your parents, teachers and guardians.
                                           Right                                            Wrong

                     Be  kind  and polite  to  others  while  Copying  someone  else’s  homework  or

     COMPUTER ETHICS  chatting or playing games.                        artwork and saying it is yours is wrong.
                     Treat others  the way you  want to  be  Don’t  use  a  computer to  hurt, bully  or
     Computer ethics are rules for using computers   treated.           annoy others.
     in a kind,  honest  and safe way. Keep  your   Ask for permission before using someone  Don’t  download  files from unknown

     personal  information  safe,  tell  the  truth  and   else’s pictures, music or videos.  sources, they may harm your computer.
     respect others when you talk or share things   Create  art, stories  or projects  on the  Don’t share your passwords or personal

     on the Internet.   computer.                                       information with strangers.
     Computer ethics is about the responsible use

     of computers, digital systems and information              Ask       AGENT
                                                           OrangeAI
     technology, ensuring that they benefit society   What should you do if you copied something from the Internet and submitted it as your own work?
     without causing harm.
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