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What legal framework in the Philippines addresses online interactions and Internet-related legal issues?
What legal framework in the Philippines addresses online interactions and Internet-related legal issues?
- Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (correct)
- Philippine Internet Safety Act of 2011
- Digital Rights and Protection Act of 2013
- Cyber Security Act of 2010
Which of the following is the most comprehensive definition of 'cyber' in the context of cybercrime legislation?
Which of the following is the most comprehensive definition of 'cyber' in the context of cybercrime legislation?
- Any digital communication that crosses international borders.
- Actions conducted by individuals with advanced technical skills.
- Relating to, or involving computers or computer networks. (correct)
- Activities that bypass traditional security measures.
In the context of cyber law, what does 'cyberspace' primarily refer to?
In the context of cyber law, what does 'cyberspace' primarily refer to?
- A virtual environment that facilitates online communication and interaction. (correct)
- A physical space occupied by computer hardware and network infrastructure.
- A secure server location where sensitive data is stored.
- A region on the dark web where illegal activities are conducted.
Which activity best defines 'cybercrime' according to legal and ethical standards?
Which activity best defines 'cybercrime' according to legal and ethical standards?
What differentiates cyberbullying from traditional bullying in terms of execution?
What differentiates cyberbullying from traditional bullying in terms of execution?
How is 'hacking' defined in the realm of cyber security and legal contexts?
How is 'hacking' defined in the realm of cyber security and legal contexts?
Which scenario accurately describes 'phishing'?
Which scenario accurately describes 'phishing'?
What constitutes 'illegal downloading'?
What constitutes 'illegal downloading'?
How is 'digital piracy' best described in the context of intellectual property rights?
How is 'digital piracy' best described in the context of intellectual property rights?
Which activity constitutes 'identity theft' in the cyber world?
Which activity constitutes 'identity theft' in the cyber world?
What distinguishes 'cyber defamation' from traditional defamation?
What distinguishes 'cyber defamation' from traditional defamation?
What is the defining characteristic of 'cybersex'?
What is the defining characteristic of 'cybersex'?
In legal terms, how is 'child pornography' defined?
In legal terms, how is 'child pornography' defined?
What is the primary intent behind 'cybersquatting'?
What is the primary intent behind 'cybersquatting'?
What legal right does 'copyright' primarily grant to creators?
What legal right does 'copyright' primarily grant to creators?
What term describes the violation of a copyright?
What term describes the violation of a copyright?
How is 'plagiarism' defined in academic and legal contexts?
How is 'plagiarism' defined in academic and legal contexts?
Under what conditions is the use of copyrighted material considered 'fair use'?
Under what conditions is the use of copyrighted material considered 'fair use'?
What is the core characteristic of 'computer addiction'?
What is the core characteristic of 'computer addiction'?
What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
What does the term 'digital divide' refer to?
What is meant by the term 'virtual self' in the context of online identity?
What is meant by the term 'virtual self' in the context of online identity?
What does 'netiquette' encompass?
What does 'netiquette' encompass?
Which of the following actions is most clearly a violation of Republic Act No. 10175?
Which of the following actions is most clearly a violation of Republic Act No. 10175?
A group of activists uses their computer skills to disrupt the operations of a company they believe is acting unethically. While their intentions are to promote social good, their actions involve unauthorized access and modification of the company's systems. Which term BEST describes their activity?
A group of activists uses their computer skills to disrupt the operations of a company they believe is acting unethically. While their intentions are to promote social good, their actions involve unauthorized access and modification of the company's systems. Which term BEST describes their activity?
A fraudster creates an email that looks nearly identical to one from a major bank. The email asks recipients to 'verify' their account information by clicking a link and entering their username, password, and credit card number. The email is sent to thousands of random addresses. What type of cybercrime is this?
A fraudster creates an email that looks nearly identical to one from a major bank. The email asks recipients to 'verify' their account information by clicking a link and entering their username, password, and credit card number. The email is sent to thousands of random addresses. What type of cybercrime is this?
Which of the following scenarios is the most direct example of digital piracy?
Which of the following scenarios is the most direct example of digital piracy?
A person discovers that someone has created a fake social media profile in their name, using their photos and personal information. The imposter is sending demeaning messages to the person's friends and family, causing significant emotional distress and reputational harm. Legally, what is the PRIMARY cybercrime being committed?
A person discovers that someone has created a fake social media profile in their name, using their photos and personal information. The imposter is sending demeaning messages to the person's friends and family, causing significant emotional distress and reputational harm. Legally, what is the PRIMARY cybercrime being committed?
A public figure is the subject of numerous false and damaging statements spread across various social media platforms and online forums. These statements are causing substantial damage to their reputation and career. Regarding cyber offenses, what is the most appropriate term to describe this situation?
A public figure is the subject of numerous false and damaging statements spread across various social media platforms and online forums. These statements are causing substantial damage to their reputation and career. Regarding cyber offenses, what is the most appropriate term to describe this situation?
A company discovers that someone has registered a domain name that is very similar to their trademarked brand name, with only a minor spelling variation. The website on this domain displays negative reviews and disparaging content about the company and attempts to redirect traffic to a competitor's site. What type of cyber offense is likely being committed?
A company discovers that someone has registered a domain name that is very similar to their trademarked brand name, with only a minor spelling variation. The website on this domain displays negative reviews and disparaging content about the company and attempts to redirect traffic to a competitor's site. What type of cyber offense is likely being committed?
A student copies and pastes large sections of a research paper from a website without citing the original source. They submit the paper as their own work and receive a high grade. What ethical and academic violation has the student committed?
A student copies and pastes large sections of a research paper from a website without citing the original source. They submit the paper as their own work and receive a high grade. What ethical and academic violation has the student committed?
A university professor includes copyrighted images and excerpts from various books and articles in their online course materials. Access to these materials is restricted to students enrolled in the course and used solely for educational purposes. Under what principle might this use of copyrighted material be legally permissible?
A university professor includes copyrighted images and excerpts from various books and articles in their online course materials. Access to these materials is restricted to students enrolled in the course and used solely for educational purposes. Under what principle might this use of copyrighted material be legally permissible?
Which scenario BEST illustrates the concept of the 'digital divide'?
Which scenario BEST illustrates the concept of the 'digital divide'?
An individual spends an excessive amount of time online, neglecting their responsibilities, relationships, and physical health. They experience anxiety and irritability when they are unable to use the internet and prioritize online activities over real-life interactions. This behavior is most indicative of what?
An individual spends an excessive amount of time online, neglecting their responsibilities, relationships, and physical health. They experience anxiety and irritability when they are unable to use the internet and prioritize online activities over real-life interactions. This behavior is most indicative of what?
An individual creates an elaborate online persona that is significantly different from their real-life identity. They present themselves as more successful, attractive, and outgoing than they are in reality, carefully curating their social media profiles to maintain this image. What concept does this exemplify?
An individual creates an elaborate online persona that is significantly different from their real-life identity. They present themselves as more successful, attractive, and outgoing than they are in reality, carefully curating their social media profiles to maintain this image. What concept does this exemplify?
Which of the following actions demonstrates a clear understanding and application of 'netiquette'?
Which of the following actions demonstrates a clear understanding and application of 'netiquette'?
How does understanding the concept of copyright directly influence ethical online behavior?
How does understanding the concept of copyright directly influence ethical online behavior?
Why is it crucial for individuals to be aware of cyberbullying and its potential consequences?
Why is it crucial for individuals to be aware of cyberbullying and its potential consequences?
A web developer discovers a vulnerability in a client's e-commerce website that could expose customer credit card information. They immediately report the vulnerability to the client and offer to fix it. Besides acting responsibly, what ethical framework is the developer adhering to?
A web developer discovers a vulnerability in a client's e-commerce website that could expose customer credit card information. They immediately report the vulnerability to the client and offer to fix it. Besides acting responsibly, what ethical framework is the developer adhering to?
A citizen journalist publishes a blog post accusing a local politician of corruption, based on unverified rumors they found in an anonymous online forum. What crucial ethical principle is being violated?
A citizen journalist publishes a blog post accusing a local politician of corruption, based on unverified rumors they found in an anonymous online forum. What crucial ethical principle is being violated?
A global organization adopts a policy to provide equal access to technology and internet connectivity for all its employees, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic background. This initiative BEST addresses what ethical consideration in the digital age?
A global organization adopts a policy to provide equal access to technology and internet connectivity for all its employees, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic background. This initiative BEST addresses what ethical consideration in the digital age?
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Republic Act No. 10175
Republic Act No. 10175
A law in the Philippines, approved in 2012, addressing legal issues concerning online interactions and the Internet.
Cyber
Cyber
Relating to or involving computers or computer networks, such as the Internet and the activities performed on them.
Cyberspace
Cyberspace
Refers to the virtual computer world; electronic medium for global online communication.
Cybercrime
Cybercrime
Criminal activities carried out using computers or the Internet.
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Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying
Using electronic communication to bully, typically through intimidating or threatening messages.
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Hacking
Hacking
Modifying or altering computer software/hardware to achieve a goal outside the creator's intention.
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Phishing
Phishing
Attempting to get sensitive info like usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity.
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Illegal downloading
Illegal downloading
Obtaining files from the Internet that you do not have the right to use.
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Digital Piracy
Digital Piracy
The practice of illegally copying and selling digital music, video, computer software, etc.
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Identity Theft
Identity Theft
Deliberate use of someone else's identity, usually to gain a financial advantage.
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Cyber Defamation
Cyber Defamation
An unprivileged false statement that harms the reputation of a person or company.
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Libel
Libel
Written form of cyber defamation.
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Slander
Slander
Verbal form of cyber defamation
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Cybersex
Cybersex
A virtual sex encounter in which two or more people exchange sexually explicit contents.
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Child Pornography
Child Pornography
A form of child sexual exploitation.
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Cybersquatting
Cybersquatting
Registering an Internet domain name with bad faith intent to profit from a trademark belonging to someone else.
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Copyright
Copyright
A legal device that gives the creator the sole right to publish and sell that work.
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Infringement
Infringement
Violation of a copyright.
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Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Using another author's language/thoughts without authorization or credit.
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Fair Use
Fair Use
Legal concept allowing reproduction of copyrighted material without permission/fee for specific purposes.
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Computer Addiction
Computer Addiction
Excessive use of computers interfering with daily life.
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Digital Divide
Digital Divide
Economic inequality in access to, use of, or knowledge of ICT.
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Virtual self
Virtual self
The persona you create about yourself virtually.
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Netiquette
Netiquette
he correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.
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- Legal, ethical, and societal issues in media and information pertain to the challenges and considerations arising from the use of media and information technologies.
Republic Act No. 10175
- Republic Act No. 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, is a Philippine law.
- It was approved on September 12, 2012.
- It addresses legal issues related to online interactions and the Internet.
- Cybercrime offenses included in the bill are cybersquatting, cybersex, child pornography, identity theft, illegal access to data, and libel.
Cyber
- Cyber relates to or involves computers or computer networks, such as the Internet.
Cyberspace
- Cyberspace is the virtual computer world.
- It is an electronic medium used to form a global computer network, which facilitates online communication.
Cybercrime
- Cybercrime refers to criminal activities carried out using computers or the Internet.
Cyberbullying
- Cyberbullying involves using electronic communication to bully someone.
- It typically involves sending intimidating or threatening messages.
Hacking
- Hacking is modifying computer software and hardware to achieve a goal considered outside the creator's original intent.
- Individuals who engage in computer hacking activities are referred to as "hackers."
Phishing
- Phishing is attempting to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.
- It's done for malicious purposes by posing as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication.
Illegal Downloading
- Illegal downloading refers to obtaining files from the Internet without the right to use them.
- Examples of illegal downloading sites include The Pirate Bay, Kickass.to, TorrentDownloads.me, YTS.ag, and RARBG.to.
- Legal downloading sites include iTunes, Yahoo Music, Amazon, Netflix, and Ruckus.
Digital Piracy
- Digital piracy involves illegally copying and selling digital music, video, computer software, etc.
Identity Theft
- Identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else's identity.
- It is usually employed to gain financial advantage or access credit/benefits in the other person's name, potentially causing disadvantage or loss to that person.
Cyber Defamation
- Cyber defamation is an unprivileged false statement of fact that harms a person or company's reputation.
- Libel is written defamation, whereas slander is verbal defamation.
Cybersex
- Cybersex, also known as computer sex, Internet sex, or netsex, is a virtual sexual encounter.
- It involves two or more people sending sexually explicit content or acts to each other via the internet.
Child Pornography
- Child pornography is a form of child sexual exploitation.
Cybersquatting
- Cybersquatting involves registering, trafficking in, or using an internet domain name with bad faith to profit from the goodwill of a trademark belonging to someone else.
- Cybersquatters often offer to sell the domain to the trademark owner at an inflated price.
Copyright
- Copyright is a legal device that grants the creator of a literary, artistic, musical, or other creative work the exclusive right to publish and sell their work.
- Copyright owners can control the reproduction of their work and receive payment for it.
- Violating copyright is called infringement.
Plagiarism
- Plagiarism is using or closely imitating another author's language and thoughts without authorization.
- It involves representing that author's work as one's own without crediting them.
Fair Use
- Fair Use is a legal concept that allows the reproduction of copyrighted material for certain purposes without permission or payment.
- These purposes include review, news reporting, teaching, and scholarly research.
Computer Addiction
- Computer addiction is the excessive use of computers that interferes with daily life.
- It can affect work, sleep, social interaction, mood, relationships, and thought processes.
Digital Divide
- The digital divide is an economic inequality among groups regarding access, use, or knowledge of ICT.
- This division can exist between individuals, households, businesses, and geographic areas at different socioeconomic and demographic levels within countries.
Virtual Self
- A virtual self is the persona you create about yourself online.
Netiquette
- Netiquette is the correct or acceptable way of communicating on the Internet.
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