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The text compares censorship to a foundational principle of the U.S. Constitution.

True

The text suggests censorship is a new issue that has only become prevalent with the development of new media.

False

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?

Intellectual property rights and filtering by governments or other entities Signup and view all the answers

What caused issues with 'increased piracy'?

The universal compatibility of digital content and the absence of a physical object for coding Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of the term 'piracy' as it is used in the text?

'Piracy' refers to the unlawful reproduction and/or distribution of intellectual property or other copyrighted material. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that the use of 'digital rights management (DRM)' has been effective in curbing copyright infringement.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does DRM help to limit copyright infringement?

Digital Rights Management involves embedding device- or program-specific codes into a digital product that limit its ability to be reproduced and/or used on multiple devices. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that DRM is universally accepted and appreciated by consumers.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criticism of DRM?

Critics argue that DRM limits users' ability to take advantage of the portability and cross-platform compatibility that new media offers and may create a dependency on companies who license their products. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that internet content filtering is a new phenomenon only seen in recent years.

False Signup and view all the answers

At what level does content filtering happen?

National, individual, and organizational level Signup and view all the answers

The text states that 'open-source sharing and crowdsourcing' are more likely to be affected by content filtering.

True Signup and view all the answers

What has caused an increase in the application of intellectual property rights in academia?

The text suggests that the growing use of digital content and the internet's capacity for sharing information has led to more emphasis on intellectual property rights in academia. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that copyrighting 'knowledge' or 'information' is more straightforward than copyrighting a book.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that academic research is more likely to be protected by copyright than other forms of intellectual property.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that the use of intellectual property rights has been largely uncriticized.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the effects of intellectual property rights on the content of academic work?

The text argues that intellectual property rights are creating an environment where some scholarly works are not being shared or made public. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main criticism of intellectual property laws in terms of their infringement on creative works?

The erosion of the global commons of information and the ability to share ideas freely. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that intellectual property laws are only applicable to physical objects such as books or movies.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that the internet can help to promote academic research and sharing through collaborations.

True Signup and view all the answers

The text states that the use of intellectual property laws has led to the shutdown of some online academic databases.

True Signup and view all the answers

The main criticism of intellectual property rights in terms of their infringement on creative works is that they stifle artists' creativity.

False Signup and view all the answers

What practice is used as a means to protect intellectual property, and what is the rationale behind it?

Digital Rights Management, also known as DRM, is a practice that implements codes to limit the reproduction and distribution of digital products. The rationale behind DRM is that it offers a way to protect the intellectual property of artists and companies by reducing the unauthorized duplication and distribution of their work. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented at the national level.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text states that content filtering is primarily used to protect against the spread of explicit material.

False Signup and view all the answers

Content filtering is a relatively new phenomenon.

False Signup and view all the answers

Why has the use of content filtering increased on the internet?

The text suggests the increase in content filtering is due to new technologies that allow governments and companies to more easily filter out undesirable information. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented by governments.

False Signup and view all the answers

How does content filtering affect freedom of speech?

Content filtering potentially restricts access to information and opinions, curtailing the free flow of information. This raises questions about the limitations and ethical implications of content filtering in the context of free speech. Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that electronic surveillance only happens through the use of "wiretaps".

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that electronic surveillance is a practice limited to government agencies.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that many online users actively consent to have their information tracked.

True Signup and view all the answers

The text proposes that the use of data tracking is always beneficial for users and improves the functionality of products and services.

False Signup and view all the answers

All browsers now provide users with options to either opt out of or monitor data tracking.

False Signup and view all the answers

The text suggests that electronic surveillance is a post 9/11 phenomenon.

False Signup and view all the answers

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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Questions and Answers

The text compares censorship to a foundational principle of the U.S. Constitution.

The text suggests censorship is a new issue that has only become prevalent with the development of new media.

Why is censorship a more relevant issue in the section of the text that focuses on new media?

What are the two primary ways censorship is enacted on the internet?

What caused issues with 'increased piracy'?

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.

How does DRM help to limit copyright infringement?

The text suggests that DRM is universally accepted and appreciated by consumers.

What is the primary criticism of DRM?

The text suggests that internet content filtering is a new phenomenon only seen in recent years.

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.

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 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.

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?

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 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.

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 states that content filtering is primarily used to protect against the spread of explicit material.

Content filtering is a relatively new phenomenon.

Why has the use of content filtering increased on the internet?

The text suggests that content filtering is only implemented by governments.

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 is a practice limited to government agencies.

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.

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.

Study Notes

New Media and Ethics

Intellectual Property Rights and Copyrights

Censorship

Content Filtering and Surveillance

YouTube and Free Speech

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