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What type of architecture is typically associated with robotics, involving sensors and effectors?

  • Centralized architecture
  • Client-server architecture
  • Automated system architecture (correct)
  • Decentralized architecture

Which of the following statements accurately describes peer-to-peer (P2P) networks?

  • Every computer in P2P networks functions both as a client and a server. (correct)
  • P2P networks are less efficient than client-server networks.
  • In P2P networks, every computer behaves only as a client.
  • P2P networks require a centralized server to operate.

What legal liabilities were implicated in the Napster case?

  • Vicarious and contributory infringement (correct)
  • Direct copyright infringement only
  • Patent infringement liability
  • Breach of contract solely

Which entity was implicated in copyright infringements via P2P networks, similar to Napster?

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What is the primary function of client-server architecture?

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What is a key feature that differentiates procedural markup from declarative markup?

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Which of the following describes the nature of HTML?

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How does XML improve functionality in legal systems?

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What is a defining characteristic of a strict markup language?

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In what way is XML fundamentally different from HTML?

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Which of the following indicates a feature of XML documents?

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What role does the Document Type Definition (DTD) play in relation to XML documents?

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Which statement about metalanguages is accurate?

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What is the fundamental principle of the binary system?

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Which logical operators are crucial in Boolean algebra?

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In the context of logic gates, what does a high voltage represent?

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What role does code play in cyberspace regulation?

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What do 'virtual rules' established by code do?

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What two effects can code have on user actions within cyberspace?

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Which challenge is NOT associated with the new forms of regulation in cyberspace?

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Which of the following best captures the relationship between code and human behavior?

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What is a requirement for an advanced electronic signature?

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What distinguishes a qualified electronic signature from an advanced electronic signature?

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Which component is NOT part of the blockchain technology as described?

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In the context of digital signatures, which statement is incorrect?

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What enables cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to function securely?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an advanced electronic signature?

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Which of the following is true about the legal framework for digital signatures in Italy?

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What is NOT an element of blockchain technology?

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What is the primary role of humans in the context of ICT systems as described?

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a demand for legal protection in relation to digital representations?

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What phrase encapsulates the key concept derived from George Berkeley's ideas?

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What challenge is presented by the rise of big data and artificial intelligence?

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Which of the following legal principles must be respected according to the demands for legal protection?

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Which category does the need for safety and security of data fall under in the context provided?

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How does the transition to automated systems affect the individuals' interaction with their data?

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What is the implication of 'surveillance capitalism' as discussed in the context?

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What is the primary focus of foundational ontologies?

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Which ontology would primarily include terms like 'agent', 'norm', and 'responsibility'?

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Which of the following is an example of a domain ontology?

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What is a significant advantage of using formal ontologies with XML markup in legal documents?

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What characteristic distinguishes symmetric cryptographic systems from asymmetric ones?

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Which term best describes the role of core legal ontologies in the ontology hierarchy?

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What is NOT a function of cryptography?

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What defines the basic structure of an ontology within the context provided?

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Flashcards

Man-Machine-Environment Interaction

A type of system architecture commonly used in robotics where sensors collect information from the environment, the information is processed by a computer, and the computer instructs effectors (devices capable of producing physical results) to execute operations.

Client-Server Architecture

A computer architecture where several computers (servers) provide services to individual users' PCs (clients).

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Architecture

A computer architecture where every computer acts as both a client and a server, allowing users to directly share data and resources with each other.

P2P Copyright Infringement

A legal term referring to the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted works using peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing networks.

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Napster Case

A case against Napster, a popular file-sharing service, where the company was found liable for facilitating copyright infringement by its users.

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Esse est percipi

The philosophy that something only exists if it is perceived. Applied to information systems, it suggests that reality is increasingly represented digitally.

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Human role in data processing

The shift from humans directly handling data to relying on automated systems for data processing.

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Legal protection of digital representations

The need to protect individuals' digital representations in ICT systems to ensure their rights and prevent harm.

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Human control over digital representations

The concept that individuals should have control over their digital representations stored in information systems.

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Respect of fundamental legal principles in digital systems

The principle that automated decisions in digital systems should respect fundamental legal principles such as privacy, dignity, and non-discrimination.

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Big data and AI

The increasing use of large datasets and AI algorithms, impacting the information society.

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Surveillance Capitalism

A critique of data collection and usage practices that manipulate individuals and limit their control over their future.

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Foundational Ontology

A foundational ontology describes general concepts that apply to all domains, aiming to represent the world's basic structure.

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Core Legal Ontology

A core legal ontology bridges foundational ontologies with domain-specific ones.

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Domain Ontology

Domain ontologies represent specific domains or parts of the world, focusing on the particular meanings of concepts within those domains.

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Ontology

A set of concepts, properties, and relationships that represent the knowledge of a specific domain.

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Cryptography

Cryptography is about encoding readable text into an unreadable format, ensuring only authorized parties can decrypt it.

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Symmetric Cryptography

Symmetric cryptography uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

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Asymmetric Cryptography

These systems use different keys for encryption and decryption.

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XML in Legal Ontologies

XML markup helps link parts of legal documents to concepts defined in an ontology, increasing semantic understanding and processing.

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Procedural Markup

Markup languages that include instructions on how to process text, like specifying alignment, font, and size.

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Declarative Markup

Markup languages that label text according to its function within the structure or meaning, without specifying how it should be visualized or processed.

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Strict Markup Language

Markup languages with a fixed set of tags that cannot be changed.

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Metalanguage

Markup languages that allow users to create and define their own custom markup tags.

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HTML (Hyper-Text Markup Language)

A procedural markup language used to develop web pages. It emphasizes the graphical representation of text.

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XML (Extensible Markup Language)

A meta-language used across various applications and information systems. Emphasizes the semantic function of text, not its appearance.

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Document Type Definition (DTD)

A separate document that defines the rules an XML document must follow to be considered valid.

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XML: Information Description vs. Representation

XML separates the meaning of information from its representation, unlike HTML which specifies how text should be displayed.

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Positional system

The value of each digit in a binary number depends on its position.

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Boolean algebra

A system of logic that uses TRUE and FALSE (represented by 1 and 0) to evaluate propositions.

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Logical operators

Logical operators like 'and', 'or', and 'not' combine propositions in Boolean algebra.

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Logic gates

Electronic circuits that implement Boolean algebra rules, operating on high (TRUE) and low (FALSE) voltage levels.

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Code as law

Code that sets the rules for how things work in cyberspace, influencing what is possible and how users interact.

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Virtual rules

Virtual rules created by code that govern computational processes and indirectly influence human behavior by defining what is possible.

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Enabling and disabling actions

Code enables or disables specific actions, restricting or allowing certain digital behaviors.

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Code as regulation

Cyberspace regulation through programming code, computational processes that all users must interact with.

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Digital Signature in Italy

A digital signature that can be legally used in place of a handwritten signature in most Italian legal cases.

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Advanced Electronic Signature

A type of digital signature with specific requirements, guaranteeing high security and reliability.

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Qualified Electronic Signature

A special type of advanced electronic signature that meets additional criteria for maximum security, particularly for legally sensitive transactions.

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Peer-to-Peer Networking

A network where users directly communicate with each other, eliminating the need for a central authority.

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Blockchain

A system where data is securely stored and accessible to all users within the network, allowing for trust and transparency.

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Cryptocurrencies

Digital currencies that use blockchain technology to securely manage transactions.

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Applications of Blockchain Technology

The use of blockchain technology in various applications, including cryptocurrencies, supply chain management, and voting systems.

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Study Notes

Information Society

  • Characterized by the shift from industrial society to one where information and communication technologies (ICTs) are central.
  • Key characteristics (Castells):
    • Information as raw material (self-feeding system).
    • Pervasive effects of new technologies.
    • Interconnection (network society).
    • Flexibility in information processing, use, distribution, and interaction.
    • Convergence of diverse technologies.
  • Network effect: Value of a network increases as more users join, potentially leading to monopolies.
    • Example: MS Windows attracting more software producers.
    • Long-tail tendencies: Lower distribution costs empower niche producers.
  • Information asymmetry: Sellers often know more than consumers, leading to market distortions (market for lemons).
  • "Esse est percipi": Social reality is represented in ICT systems, shifting humans from operators to supervisors.
  • Big data and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Increased data analysis and decision-making capabilities, but also raise privacy and autonomy concerns.
    • Concern about algorithmic bias exacerbating inequalities.
    • "Synthetic Society": Rise of misinformation and synthetic content.
    • Surveillance capitalism: Manipulation through personalized ads.
  • Legal informatics: Using IT to improve legal efficiency and values.
    • Includes legislative, administrative, judicial informatics, and legal professional informatics.

Digital Law

  • Focuses on legal issues related to computers:
    • Intellectual property
    • Data protection
    • Electronic documents and digital signatures
    • Virtual identities and presence
    • E-commerce
    • E-government
    • Computer crimes
    • IT and fundamental rights

Computers

  • Universal Turing Machine: Hypothetical machine that can execute any algorithm.
  • Von Neumann Architecture: Key components: CPU (Control Unit, ALU), Central Memory (RAM), Input/Output devices.
  • Moore's Law: Observation that transistor counts in integrated circuits double approximately every two years.

Programmable Machines

  • Precursors: Abacus, mechanical calculators, Analytical Engine (Babbage).
  • Early programmable machines: Jacquard loom (punched cards), Turing machine (theoretical concept of programmability).

Limits of Computers and Algorithms

  • Halting problem: A program cannot determine if another program will halt or run forever.
  • Legal implications for software error liability: Impossible to guarantee error-free software.

Personal Computers and Networks

  • Client-server model: Computers (servers) providing services to individual users' PCs (clients).
  • Peer-to-peer (P2P) model: Every computer acts as both a client and a server.
  • Cloud computing: Online networked servers providing software, data, services.
  • Analogical vs. digital representations: Digital representation is precise, durable, and compatible with computers.

Files and File Formats

  • Structured files: Organized according to schemas (e.g., databases).
  • Unstructured files: Sequences of words with formatting (e.g., text files).
  • Databases: Organized collections of data managed by DBMSs.

Information Retrieval Systems

  • Indexer: Scans text files, identifies keywords, and indexes them in an inverted file.
  • Search engine: Uses the inverted file to retrieve relevant documents based on search terms.
  • Retrieval performance: Recall and precision measure system efficiency; noise (irrelevant documents) and silence (missing relevant documents) are problematic.

Markup Languages

  • Annotate documents with tags for structure and meaning.
  • HTML: Procedural, strict markup language for web pages (presentation focused).
  • XML: Declarative, meta-language for describing information (meaning focused).
  • Formal representation of legal knowledge (concepts, properties, relationships).
  • Purpose: Facilitate exchange, infer information, classify, and categorize.
  • Development methods: Foundational, Core Legal, and Domain Ontologies (e.g., OWL, LRI-Core).

Cryptography

  • Symmetric: Same key for encryption and decryption
  • Asymmetric: Public and private keys, enabling secure communication.
  • Digital signature: As a form of authentication and integrity, based on digital encryption of a hash code.

EU and Italian Law On Digital Signatures

  • EU E-IDAS Regulation, CAD (Italian Digital Administration Code).
  • Different types of signatures are differentiated.

Blockchain

  • Application of asymmetric cryptography for secure digital interactions.
  • Use cases: Cryptocurrencies and Smart Contracts.

Big Data and Algorithmic Decision-Making

  • Characteristics: Volume, velocity, variety.
  • Data Analysis: Collecting, storing, analyzing data, and extracting insights.
  • Algorithmic decision-making: Classical procedural programs, rule-based systems, and machine learning systems, all with different implications, strengths, and weaknesses.
  • Challenges: Bias, transparency, accountability.

Internet

  • Physical infrastructure: Optical fibers, telephone lines, radio bridges, Wi-Fi, satellites.
  • Transmission management: Computers for data flow, addressing, and operation.
  • Protocols: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
  • Internet architecture: Distributed and packet-switching.
  • Internet Service Providers (ISPs): Provide Internet access.

Internet Layers and Protocol Stack

  • Layers: Application, transport, network, data link, physical.
  • Protocol stack: Encapsulation and abstraction of data as it passes through layers.

Net Neutrality

  • Principle of equal treatment of all data transmitted over the internet.
  • Implication for internet use, competition, and innovation.

IP Addresses and Domain Names

  • IP addresses: Unique identifiers for computers on a network (static and dynamic).
  • Domain names: Easier-to-remember identifiers.
  • DNS (Domain Name System): Translates domain names to IP addresses; affected by legal rulings on infringement.

WWW (World Wide Web)

  • A set of interconnected documents using standards (URL, HTML, HTTP).
  • Allows users to access and navigate documents through links. Web governance involves the W3C.

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