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What is a primary purpose of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)?
What is a primary purpose of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)?
Which act is designed to protect health information from unlawful disclosure?
Which act is designed to protect health information from unlawful disclosure?
What does the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) primarily address?
What does the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) primarily address?
What kind of activities does the PATRIOT Act allow law enforcement to monitor?
What kind of activities does the PATRIOT Act allow law enforcement to monitor?
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Which law enables public access to most government records?
Which law enables public access to most government records?
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What is one essential requirement of the Privacy Act?
What is one essential requirement of the Privacy Act?
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What does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) address specifically?
What does the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) address specifically?
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Which is a potential risk associated with inadequate internet security?
Which is a potential risk associated with inadequate internet security?
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What is the primary focus of green computing?
What is the primary focus of green computing?
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Which strategy is commonly associated with protecting digital rights?
Which strategy is commonly associated with protecting digital rights?
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What common issue arises from the act of piracy?
What common issue arises from the act of piracy?
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Which of the following practices is NOT a component of green computing?
Which of the following practices is NOT a component of green computing?
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Which guideline is essential for ensuring information accuracy in the digital realm?
Which guideline is essential for ensuring information accuracy in the digital realm?
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What is a potential consequence of failing to adhere to intellectual property rights?
What is a potential consequence of failing to adhere to intellectual property rights?
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What is a primary benefit of digital rights management for creators?
What is a primary benefit of digital rights management for creators?
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Which of the following is a primary goal of addressing copyright infringement?
Which of the following is a primary goal of addressing copyright infringement?
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What is a primary risk associated with sharing personal data on social networks?
What is a primary risk associated with sharing personal data on social networks?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
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What practice is encouraged to support green computing?
What practice is encouraged to support green computing?
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What defines Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
What defines Digital Rights Management (DRM)?
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Copyright infringement mainly involves which of the following actions?
Copyright infringement mainly involves which of the following actions?
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Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of phishing scams?
Which of the following is considered a key characteristic of phishing scams?
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A common method used to spread malware is through which of the following?
A common method used to spread malware is through which of the following?
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What is an effect of copyright infringement on creators?
What is an effect of copyright infringement on creators?
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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.
