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anon7725 • today at 7:40 PM • 0 replies • view on HN

From <https://www.acm.org/code-of-ethics>:

  ACM Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

  Computing professionals' actions change the world. To act responsibly, they
  should reflect upon the wider impacts of their work, consistently supporting
  the public good. 
  ...
  1.2 Avoid harm.
  In this document, "harm" means negative consequences, especially when those
  consequences are significant and unjust. Examples of harm include unjustified
  physical or mental injury, unjustified destruction or disclosure of
  information, and unjustified damage to property, reputation, and the
  environment. This list is not exhaustive.