Unit 11: Ethical, Social and Legal Concerns in Computer Usage — Short Questions

Ans. Safe and responsible computer usage means knowing how to protect our personal information, making wise choices about the hardware and software we use, and ensuring that our online behaviour is respectful and ethical.

Ans. Safe operation of digital platforms and devices, mean using them in a way that protects you from harm and avoids any unwanted issues.

Ans. Using digital platforms securely means taking extra steps to protect your information and ensuring that your online activities do not put you or others at risk.

Ans. Privacy settings and data security measures are essential tools that help protect your personal information while using digital platforms.

Ans. Privacy laws are rules set by the government to protect our personal information. These laws ensure that companies and organizations handle our data responsibly.

Ans. Ethical guidelines for data usage involve ensuring that data is used for the purpose it was intended and that it benefits the person who provided it.

Ans. Intellectual property rights are important because they protect the creations and ideas of individuals and organizations.

Ans. Copyright is a legal right that gives creators control over their original works, such as music, books, movies, and software.

Ans. ©

Ans. Trademarks are symbols, names, or slogans used by companies to distinguish their products or services from others.

Ans. TM

Ans. Patents protect new inventions or processes, giving the inventor exclusive rights to make, use, or sell the invention for a certain period.

Ans. Software piracy is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software.

Ans. Privacy laws are critical for safeguarding individuals' personal information against illegal access, disclosure, or misuse. They provide legal frameworks to protect data privacy and security, building confidence between the public and organizations. Privacy laws serve to prevent identity theft, financial fraud, and the exploitation of personal information.

Ans. Here is the list of privacy Acts:

• The 1980 Privacy Protection Act
• The 1984 Cable Communications Policy Act
• The 1987 Computer Security Act
• The 1988 Video Privacy Protection Act
• The Computer Misuse Act 1990
• The 1998 Data Protection Act

Ans. Data ethics refers to the concepts and norms that govern the proper gathering, use, and management of data. Key components of data ethics are:
1. Privacy: Protecting personal information and giving individuals control over how their data is used.
2. Transparency: Being upfront about data collection techniques, aims, and how data will be used, ensuring user information and consent are received.
3. Security: Enforcing strong safeguards to protect data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats.

Ans. Computing has greatly influenced social connections by allowing for rapid communication via social media, messaging apps, and video conferencing.

Ans. The negative societal effects of computing include employment displacement owing to automation, digital addiction, and privacy problems. The digital divide exacerbates inequities, and cybercrime and misinformation endanger people and society as a whole.

Ans. Trade secrets are like a business special secrets. They're private things like methods, formulas, or strategies that give a business an edge over others. They're not for anyone else to use without permission and help a business stay ahead.

Ans. Protecting data from malicious users is called data privacy or information privacy.