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The text compares censorship to a foundational principle of the U.S. Constitution.
The text compares censorship to a foundational principle of the U.S. Constitution.
True (A)
The text suggests censorship is a new issue that has only become prevalent with the development of new media.
The text suggests censorship is a new issue that has only become prevalent with the development of new media.
False (B)
Why is censorship a more relevant issue in the section of the text that focuses on new media?
Why is censorship a more relevant issue in the section of the text that focuses on new media?
The internet is seen as a forum for more free speech and as the internet is the basis for most new media, censorship in this domain is more relevant.
What are the two primary ways censorship is enacted on the internet?
What are the two primary ways censorship is enacted on the internet?
What caused issues with 'increased piracy'?
What caused issues with 'increased piracy'?
What is the definition of the term 'piracy' as it is used in the text?
What is the definition of the term 'piracy' as it is used in the text?
The text suggests that the use of 'digital rights management (DRM)' has been effective in curbing copyright infringement.
The text suggests that the use of 'digital rights management (DRM)' has been effective in curbing copyright infringement.
How does DRM help to limit copyright infringement?
How does DRM help to limit copyright infringement?
The text suggests that DRM is universally accepted and appreciated by consumers.
The text suggests that DRM is universally accepted and appreciated by consumers.
What is the primary criticism of DRM?
What is the primary criticism of DRM?
The text suggests that internet content filtering is a new phenomenon only seen in recent years.
The text suggests that internet content filtering is a new phenomenon only seen in recent years.
At what level does content filtering happen?
At what level does content filtering happen?
The text states that 'open-source sharing and crowdsourcing' are more likely to be affected by content filtering.
The text states that 'open-source sharing and crowdsourcing' are more likely to be affected by content filtering.
What has caused an increase in the application of intellectual property rights in academia?
What has caused an increase in the application of intellectual property rights in academia?
The text suggests that copyrighting 'knowledge' or 'information' is more straightforward than copyrighting a book.
The text suggests that copyrighting 'knowledge' or 'information' is more straightforward than copyrighting a book.
The text suggests that academic research is more likely to be protected by copyright than other forms of intellectual property.
The text suggests that academic research is more likely to be protected by copyright than other forms of intellectual property.
The text suggests that the use of intellectual property rights has been largely uncriticized.
The text suggests that the use of intellectual property rights has been largely uncriticized.
How does the text describe the effects of intellectual property rights on the content of academic work?
How does the text describe the effects of intellectual property rights on the content of academic work?
What is the main criticism of intellectual property laws in terms of their infringement on creative works?
What is the main criticism of intellectual property laws in terms of their infringement on creative works?
The text suggests that intellectual property laws are only applicable to physical objects such as books or movies.
The text suggests that intellectual property laws are only applicable to physical objects such as books or movies.
The text suggests that the internet can help to promote academic research and sharing through collaborations.
The text suggests that the internet can help to promote academic research and sharing through collaborations.
The text states that the use of intellectual property laws has led to the shutdown of some online academic databases.
The text states that the use of intellectual property laws has led to the shutdown of some online academic databases.
The main criticism of intellectual property rights in terms of their infringement on creative works is that they stifle artists' creativity.
The main criticism of intellectual property rights in terms of their infringement on creative works is that they stifle artists' creativity.
What practice is used as a means to protect intellectual property, and what is the rationale behind it?
What practice is used as a means to protect intellectual property, and what is the rationale behind it?
The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented at the national level.
The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented at the national level.
The text states that content filtering is primarily used to protect against the spread of explicit material.
The text states that content filtering is primarily used to protect against the spread of explicit material.
Content filtering is a relatively new phenomenon.
Content filtering is a relatively new phenomenon.
Why has the use of content filtering increased on the internet?
Why has the use of content filtering increased on the internet?
The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented by governments.
The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented by governments.
How does content filtering affect freedom of speech?
How does content filtering affect freedom of speech?
The text suggests that electronic surveillance only happens through the use of "wiretaps".
The text suggests that electronic surveillance only happens through the use of "wiretaps".
The text suggests that electronic surveillance is a practice limited to government agencies.
The text suggests that electronic surveillance is a practice limited to government agencies.
The text suggests that many online users actively consent to have their information tracked.
The text suggests that many online users actively consent to have their information tracked.
The text proposes that the use of data tracking is always beneficial for users and improves the functionality of products and services.
The text proposes that the use of data tracking is always beneficial for users and improves the functionality of products and services.
All browsers now provide users with options to either opt out of or monitor data tracking.
All browsers now provide users with options to either opt out of or monitor data tracking.
The text suggests that electronic surveillance is a post 9/11 phenomenon.
The text suggests that electronic surveillance is a post 9/11 phenomenon.
Flashcards
Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property Rights
Legal protections given to creations like inventions, designs, and artistic works, ensuring recognition and compensation for creators.
Copyright
Copyright
Legal right granted to the creator of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works.
Piracy
Piracy
The unauthorized reproduction and/or distribution of copyrighted material.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) File Sharing
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Digital Rights Management (DRM)
Digital Rights Management (DRM)
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Censorship
Censorship
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Content Filtering
Content Filtering
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Internet Backbone
Internet Backbone
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Electronic Surveillance
Electronic Surveillance
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Digital Content
Digital Content
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Free Speech
Free Speech
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Open Source
Open Source
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Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
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Transparency
Transparency
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Accountability
Accountability
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Public Domain
Public Domain
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Study Notes
New Media and Ethics
- Digital content's accessibility and ease of sharing has raised concerns about copyright and censorship
- Lawmakers, law enforcers, and media companies have increased efforts to deter and punish copyright infringement
- Questions arise regarding how much information and creativity should be accessible to the public versus protected by intellectual property laws
Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights
- Digital content's compatibility facilitated the spread of new media
- The lack of physical media like DVDs has led to increased piracy concerns
- Unlawful reproduction/distribution of copyrighted material is called piracy
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing programs like Napster initially sparked significant concerns about rampant piracy, followed by lawsuits and legal challenges, and eventually by similar, competing programs
Censorship
- Censorship, the suppression of speech, has existed before new media but has increased with the availability of information
- Censorship often stems from concerns about freedom of speech and the rights to information
- The internet, a primary platform for new media, is both an avenue for free speech and a place where censorship can be enacted
- Censorship on the internet occurs through intellectual property rights, copyrights, and government/organization content filtering
Content Filtering and Surveillance
- New technologies make content filtering increasingly common, allowing governments to control accessible information
- Governments often target content deemed to be politically, religiously, or socially sensitive, or harmful
- Blocking access can occur at various levels, from the internet backbone to individual computers
- Content filtering is often tied to security concerns or upholding societal values
- Content filtering is a complex issue with implications for freedom of expression and access to information
- Many countries engage in filtering and limiting information access
YouTube and Free Speech
- The issue of offensive content sparked protests and debate over the right to free speech and censorship policies.
- Censorship of information can be based on religious, political, national security, or societal standards or values.
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