*The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics

  1. 1.Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people.
  2. 2.Thou shalt not interfere with other people’s computer work.
  3. 3.Thou shalt not snoop around in other people’s computer files.
  4. 4.Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.
  5. 5.Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.
  6. 6.Thou shalt not copy or use proprietary software for which you have not paid.
  7. 7.Thou shalt not use other people’s computer resources without authorization or proper compensation.
  8. 8.Thou shalt not appropriate other people’s intellectual output.
  9. 9.Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the program you are writing or the system you are designing.
  10. 10.Thou shalt always use a computer in ways that ensure consideration and respect for your fellow humans.
The Ten Commandments of Computer Ethics was written by Dr. Ramon C. Barquin, President of the Computer Ethics Institute and is reproduced here with permission. - See more at: http://www.ciconline.org/Resource/digital-ethics-section-3#sthash.fQI8Nyqo.dpuf
 Digital Rights & Responsibilities  
those freedoms extended to everyone in a digital world


Just as in the American Constitution where there is a Bill of Rights, there is a basic set of rights extended to every digital citizen. Digital citizens have the right to privacy, free speech, etc. Basic digital rights must be addressed, discussed, and understood in the digital world.  With these rights also come responsibilities as well.  Users must help define how the technology is to be used in an appropriate manner.  In a digital society these two areas must work together for everyone to be productive. Lets reflect on what we have learned and keep the idea of rights and responsibilities in mind as we begin our community discussions!
 Ribble, M. (2013). Nine themes of digital citizenship. Retrieved from Digital Citizenship-Using Technology Appropriately website:http://www.digitalcitizenship.net/Nine_Elements.html