Digital law

Digital law

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  Digital Law NYEILA JONES,MA’KYLAH PEPPER, CLAUDIA QUESADA
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   Digital lawcan be defined as the legal rights and restrictions governing technology use.  In today's world, many people are not responsible digital citizens.  They are criminals, breaking the law, either knowing or not knowing, what is appropriate or inappropriate technology use.
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  Social / EthicalAspects  Digital law has both a positive and negative impact on people as individuals and communities as a whole.  Digital Law sets laws to ensure safety and security online, and to protect peoples rights.  It comes either ethically or unethically.  It is unethical as in a crime or theft. It is ethical when people abide by the laws of society.
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  Types of Violationsand their Consequences  Illegal File Sharing - The sharing of files between people using computers connected to the internet.  File Sharing - This Website provides information on file sharing such as what it is and the illegal use of file sharing.  Downloading Copyrighted Music - This Website provides an overview of downloading copyrighted music and the consequences that can occur.  Pirating Software - When software which has been duplicated and distributed without authorization.
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  Cont.  Creating Viruses- A software program capable of reproducing itself and usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same computer.  Hacking - Unauthorized use of computer and network resources.  Stealing Someones Identity - When someone pretends to be someone else in order to access their personal information such as social security number, credit card, etc. in order to obtain resources or benefits.  Copyright Infringement - The act of violating any of a copyright's exclusive rights given to them by the federal Copyright Act.
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  What does DigitalLaw mean to Us:  Students should be responsible, ethical and legal while using the internet  Examples,  Using better Spyware.  Stronger Punishment* Everyone should know the clear consequences of downloading music illegally, pirating movies or creating a virus.  Report a suspicious e-mail and don't open or reply to it.  Report straight away if you suspect any identity theft.
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  Cont.  Don't stealmusic or movies just go ahead and pay for them.  Don't put up inappropriate pictures.  Don't post personal information.  Download anti-virus softwares
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  Sources  https://digiteen.wikispaces.com/Digital+Law  http://digitalhawks.weebly.com/digital-law.html