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Is it ethical to buy one copy of a software program and install it on both computers if a person has two computers of the same type?
If it’s a per-user license, you can use it on many machines so long as the same person is using it. If it’s a per-machine license and you want to install the product on multiple machines for the same people to use it, it’s a license breach and therefore not ethical.
Can copying copyrighted software be justified in any situation?
Unfortunately, in order to get their work done quickly and conveniently, some people justify making and using unauthorized copies of software. Unauthorized copying of software is illegal. Copyright law protects software authors and publishers, just as patent law protects inventors.
Why is the Code of ethics important to social work?
The Code provides ethical standards to which the general public can hold the social work profession accountable. The Code socializes practitioners new to the field to social work’s mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards.
Is it legal to make unauthorized copies of software?
Software enables us to accomplish many different tasks with computers. Unfortunately, in order to get our work done quickly and conveniently, some people make and use unauthorized software copies. The purpose of this guideline is to provide a brief outline of what you legally can and cannot do with software.
What is the purpose of the NASW Code of ethics?
The NASW Code of Ethics serves six purposes: The Code identifies core values on which social work’s mission is based. The Code summarizes broad ethical principles that reflect the profession’s core values and establishes a set of specific ethical standards that should be used to guide social work practice.
What are the legal and ethical uses of software?
Copyright law protects software authors and publishers, just as patent law protects inventors. UNAUTHORIZED copying of software by individuals can harm the entire academic community. If unauthorized copying proliferates on a campus, the institution may incur legal liability.