Information Privacy and Ethics Overview

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What is a primary purpose of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)?

To allow data collection from minors without consent

To protect the personal information of children under 13 years old (correct)

To increase the accessibility of online content for minors

To monitor children's online activities without restrictions

Which act is designed to protect health information from unlawful disclosure?

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (correct)

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

What does the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) primarily address?

Monitoring web activity for law enforcement

Regulating the use of copyright material online

Preventing identity theft and protecting consumer credit information (correct)

Enhancing public access to government records

What kind of activities does the PATRIOT Act allow law enforcement to monitor?

Digital communications, including web and email habits (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which law enables public access to most government records?

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one essential requirement of the Privacy Act?

Restricting the use of collected data to its intended purpose (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) address specifically?

Outlawing circumvention of antipiracy measures in software (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which is a potential risk associated with inadequate internet security?

Unauthorized access to personal sensitive data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of green computing?

Reducing environmental waste and electricity usage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy is commonly associated with protecting digital rights?

Digital rights management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What common issue arises from the act of piracy?

Unauthorized distribution of digital content (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following practices is NOT a component of green computing?

Using outdated software without updates (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which guideline is essential for ensuring information accuracy in the digital realm?

Validating the source of information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of failing to adhere to intellectual property rights?

Legal action against individuals and organizations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of digital rights management for creators?

It prevents unauthorized access and distribution of their work (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary goal of addressing copyright infringement?

To promote fair use and protect creator rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary risk associated with sharing personal data on social networks?

Potential for identity theft (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

Firewall (C) Signup and view all the answers

What practice is encouraged to support green computing?

Implementing energy-efficient technologies (A) Signup and view all the answers

What defines Digital Rights Management (DRM)?

Technology used to protect digital content copyrights (C) Signup and view all the answers

Copyright infringement mainly involves which of the following actions?

Sharing copyrighted materials without permission (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of phishing scams?

Requests for sensitive information (B) Signup and view all the answers

A common method used to spread malware is through which of the following?

Downloading unverified software (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an effect of copyright infringement on creators?

Decreases their incentive to create (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Information Privacy

Individuals should control their personal information.
Individuals should have access to and be able to verify their own data.
Some U.S. privacy laws include the Children’s Internet Protection Act, Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Freedom of Information Act, HIPAA, PATRIOT, Privacy Act, and Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act.

Ethics and Society

Computer ethics are moral guidelines for using computers, mobile devices, information systems, and related technologies.
Key areas of concern include information accuracy, intellectual property rights, and green computing.

Information Accuracy

The accessibility of information online creates risks for information accuracy.
Computer graphics can easily edit and manipulate images, adding or removing elements.

Intellectual Property Rights

Creators have legal rights to their work which are called intellectual property rights.
Creative Commons is a platform for finding content that may or may not require payment or have restrictions for use.
Infringing on copyright is illegal, and examples include piracy of software, movies, and music.
Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a strategy to address copyright infringement.

Green Computing

Green Computing reduces electricity consumption and environmental waste when using technology.
Organizations can reduce electrical waste by using energy-efficient devices, switching off devices when not in use, and recycling old equipment.

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This quiz covers fundamental concepts of information privacy, ethics in technology, and intellectual property rights. Explore U.S. privacy laws and the impact of technology on information accuracy. Test your understanding of moral guidelines for computer usage and the significance of intellectual property.