Legal and Ethical Issues in Media

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What does obscenity refer to?

Material that causes disgust and is offensive (correct)

Works that are subject to fair use

Material that is legally protected

Content that is universally accepted

Which of the following is NOT a right granted by copyright?

Reproduce

Prepare derivative works

Distribute

Claim authorship on someone else’s work (correct)

Plagiarism can best be defined as:

Working collaboratively on a project

Citing sources incorrectly

Using one's own work improperly

Claiming another's work as your own (correct)

What is an example of fair use?

Using a portion of a work for criticism or teaching Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is NOT part of good netiquette?

Ignoring other people's opinions Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Know where you are in cyberspace' refer to?

Understanding acceptable behavior in different online domains Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'respecting other people’s time and bandwidth'?

Ensuring concise and relevant communication Signup and view all the answers

According to netiquette, how should one handle mistakes made by others?

Correct privately and politely Signup and view all the answers

What must a plaintiff prove to win a defamation case?

The statement was communicated to a third party Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of slander?

Making a false statement about someone in a conversation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following behaviors does NOT typically constitute bullying?

Accidentally bumping into someone in a hallway Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of cyberbullying?

It utilizes technology for harmful acts Signup and view all the answers

What does R.A. 10627 address?

Anti-bullying measures in schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern related to privacy in the context of social media?

Oversharing details of personal lives Signup and view all the answers

How does obscenity differ from pornography?

Obscenity refers to illegal content, while pornography can be legal Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a reason for protecting privacy?

Enhance the ability to post online Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legal, Ethical, and Societal Issues in Media and Information

Defamation involves statements that harm a person's reputation.
- Libel refers to written statements.
- Slander involves spoken statements.
To win a defamation case, a plaintiff must prove:
- A false statement of fact was made.
- The statement was communicated to a third party.
- Fault was involved.
- Damages were caused to the subject of the statement.
Bullying is defined as severe or repeated abuse of a student.
- It includes verbal, written, electronic, or physical abuse.
- Bullying can cause physical or emotional harm to the victim or damage the victim's property.
Bullying may even create a hostile environment for students.
Cyberbullying uses technology (computers, laptops, phones) to harass others.
- Examples include posting embarrassing pictures or videos, sending threats or hurtful messages.

Privacy

Privacy is freedom from unauthorized intrusion and personal information protection.
- Oversharing online can put privacy at risk which can lead to stalking or harassment.
Protecting privacy involves:
- Privacy functions (blocking, reporting).
- Self-discretion.

Obscenity and Pornography

Obscenity and pornography are related but different.
Pornography uses nudity for sexual arousal.
Obscenity involves material that is considered disgusting and offensive.

Copyright

Copyright protects original works of authorship.
Copyright rights include:
- Reproduction
- Distribution
- Performance
- Creating derivative works
Protected works include:
- Images
- Written works
- Audio content
- Performance arts
Copyright violation is plagiarism.
Fair use limits copyright holder’s exclusive rights, but usage must conform to established parameters for educational purposes.

Netiquette

Netiquette is a set of online behavior guidelines.
Good netiquette is based on general real-life behavior standards.
Key points of netiquette:
- Remember the human (consider the other person/s).
- Maintain real-life standards of behavior.
- Understand the specific online environment (the particular online space).
- Respect other people’s time and resources.
- Be appropriate and well-mannered online.
- Contribute valuable and helpful information.
- Help keep online flame wars under control.
- Respect other people's privacy.
- Avoid abusing authority in online networks.
- Be forgiving of others’ mistakes.

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Explore the legal, ethical, and societal issues surrounding media and information through this quiz. Understand critical concepts like defamation, bullying, and privacy in the context of modern communication. Test your knowledge on how these concepts impact individuals and society at large.