ETHICS IN GENERAL
A guideline is needed to stop the current technology products from being exploited for example replicating original CDs and selling them as pirated software, this unethical behaviour can be controlled by the code of conducts.
GUIDELINES ON THE E-MAIL AND INTERNET USAGE
Some guidelines from the Department of Public Services of Malaysia:
· use only individual e-mail address to forward individual opinion
· keep the identity name and password a secret to avoid the misuse of your e-mail without your knowledge
· e-mail must be active to promptly reply the necessary actions needed for any matters
· ensure the total mail kept in the box is within the computer storage capacity
· scan files regularly to avoid the transmission of virus from one computer to another
· do not send e-mails that contain classified information which can be used to tarnish other people or country
· choose a suitable time to search the Internet to save access time and cost
· beware of prohibited sites which could affect one's moral, organisation or nation
UNETHICAL COMPUTER CODE OF CONDUCTS
With the advancement of ICT, it is easy for anyone to retrieve your information from the Internet. You may not realise that when you fill a form on the Internet, your information may be exposed and stolen.
Examples of unethical computer code of conducts include:
· modifying certain information on the Internet, affecting the accuracy of the information
· selling information to other parties without the owner’s permission
· using information without authorization
· involvement in stealing software
· invasion of privacy
ETHICAL COMPUTER CODE OF CONDUCTS
Examples of ethical computer code of conducts include:
· sending warning about viruses to other computer users
· asking permission before sending any business advertisements to others
· using information with authorization
