Ten Commandments For
Computer Ethics

Ten Commandments

from the Computer Ethics Institute



  1. Thou shalt not use a computer to harm other people;

  2. Thou shalt not interfere with other people's work.

  3. Thou shalt not snoop around in other people's files.

  4. Thou shalt not use a computer to steal.

  5. Thou shalt not use a computer to bear false witness.

  6. Thou shalt not use nor copy software for which you have not paid.

  7. Thou shalt not use other people's computer resources without authorization.

  8. Thou shalt not appropriate other people's intellectual output.

  9. Thou shalt think about the social consequences of the documents you write.

  10. Thou shalt use a computer in ways that show consideration and respect.