For a Biblical guideline, you can t do much better than the Golden Rule. Even for the computer industry it is a powerful, if simple, statement. In these confusing and turbulent times, the Bible holds out a steady light to guide us into wise, safe practices. A hot topic in the computer world is that of privacy. Databases full of personal information on everyone in the country are created, updated and sold daily.
Many people are afraid of private information about themselves falling into the wrong hands.
The market is beginning to become sensitive to peoples concerns. Encryption is also becoming an option for many people to protect communications and files. While these measures are moving in a positive direction, there are still many situations in which the Christian professional must make Biblical decisions. The Bible may not discuss databases or email, but there are principles that still apply. If one works for a company with a customer database, one would need to consider whether or not to sell it.