Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS)

Cyber Ethics

It can be confusing to know what cyber ethics is.  The information below may be helpful to participating in this exciting medium.
 

A.  Kidspage

The Department of Justice Kidspage has many resources for kids, their parents and teachers. It includes a special page on "Internet Do's and Don'ts" which is accessible via this link:

• Kidspage: Internet Do's and Don'ts

B.  Being a Responsible Cybercitizen

September 5, 2000, In conjunction with the new Cybercitizen partnership to teach children about responsible online behavior, Attorny General Janet Reno wrote a letter to parents asking them to instill computer ethics and responsibility in their children.  Read the press release and the letter via these links:

• Cybercitizen Partnership Launches Web Site With Back-to-School Tools to Teach Kids about Responsible Online Behavior (September 5, 2000)

• Letter From Attorney General Janet Reno To Parents on Cybercitizenship and Cyberethics (September 5, 2000)