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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
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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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