3 Ps of Technology Ethics

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3 Ps of Technology Ethics

• Privacy
• Property
• aPpropriate Use

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Ethics

• Privacy

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Privacy

• Respect privacy
• Question information you read and see on the
  internet
• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep personal information private
• Respect the privacy of other peoples information

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Privacy

• Any computer activity can be monitored
• You leave electronic fingerprints and footprints
• There are consequences for
• Harassment
• Unsuitable language
• Visiting inappropriate sites

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Ethics

• Property

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Property

• Computer crimes
• Stealing software
• Plagiarism
• Vandalism
• Wasting materials

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Property

• Protect your own property from
• Viruses
• Scams
• Keep sensitive information confidential
  (passwords, social security number, credit cards,
  etc.)

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Property

• Prevent the waste of property by reporting wrong
  doing

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Ethics

• aPpropriate Use

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aPpropriate Use

• Refrain from activities that keep others from
  completing academic tasks
• Materials accessed at home may not be appropriate
  for school
• Purpose of technology is decided by the
  educational community
• If what you do harms others, it is a serious
  offense