Ethics we live by or should

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Ethics we live by or should
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Excerpts from ACM Code of Ethics
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The developer shall act with integrity at all
times.

• The developer shall qualify any opinion outside
  his or her area of competence.
• The developer shall not falsify his/her
  qualifications.
• The developer shall not knowingly make false
  statements about the present or expected status
  of a system.
• The developer shall not misuse confidential/propri
  etary information.
• The developer will reveal potential conflicts of
  interest.

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The developer should constantly strive to
increase his or her competence in the
profession.

• Develop systems that perform their intended
  functions and satisfy organization needs
• A developer will help colleagues develop
  professionally.

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A developer shall accept only assignments for
which there is reasonable expectation of meeting
the goals of the system.

• Do not embellish your experience.
• Do not embellish your skills.
• Do not embellish your resume!

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• A developer should use his or her knowledge to
  advance the health, privacy and general welfare
  of the public and society.

• Consider the individuals right to privacy
• Refrain from projects with undesirable
  consequences

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Categories of Ethical Issues

• Property ownership
• Access
• Privacy
• Accuracy

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Ethical Dilemma Reasoning

• 1. Identify stakeholders.
• 2. Identify desired action for each
  stakeholder.
• 3. Eliminate any illegal actions.
• 4. Reason through each action Rights -- remove
  rights violators Equity -- remove inequitable
  actions Greatest good/least harm -- identify
  good/harm
• 5. Choose an action.

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Questions and Exercise