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Which category of law is primarily concerned with safeguarding public peace and safety?
Which category of law is primarily concerned with safeguarding public peace and safety?
- Civil law
- Administrative law
- International law
- Criminal law (correct)
What is a common result of violating a criminal law?
What is a common result of violating a criminal law?
- Imprisonment or community service (correct)
- Monetary fines only
- Administrative penalties only
- Community service only
Civil law aims to resolve disputes in which of the following areas?
Civil law aims to resolve disputes in which of the following areas?
- Public safety
- Contract disputes (correct)
- Intellectual property rights
- Criminal offenses
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civil law?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civil law?
What type of law includes matters such as contract disputes and real estate transactions?
What type of law includes matters such as contract disputes and real estate transactions?
Which statement best describes administrative law?
Which statement best describes administrative law?
What is a potential consequence of violating civil law?
What is a potential consequence of violating civil law?
Which of the following issues falls under the purview of criminal law?
Which of the following issues falls under the purview of criminal law?
What is a primary distinction between civil laws and criminal laws regarding enforcement?
What is a primary distinction between civil laws and criminal laws regarding enforcement?
What must administrative laws comply with according to the U.S. legal framework?
What must administrative laws comply with according to the U.S. legal framework?
What was the purpose of the Computer Security Act of 1987?
What was the purpose of the Computer Security Act of 1987?
Which of the following correctly defines copyrights under U.S. law?
Which of the following correctly defines copyrights under U.S. law?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major type of intellectual property?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major type of intellectual property?
What action does the government take in a criminal prosecution?
What action does the government take in a criminal prosecution?
What type of law is published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)?
What type of law is published in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)?
Which of the following statements about the enforcement of civil law is true?
Which of the following statements about the enforcement of civil law is true?
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Study Notes
Compliance
- Legislative and regulatory compliance pertains to adhering to laws and regulations governing information security practices.
- Privacy requirements compliance focuses on meeting legal and industry standards for protecting personal information.
Legal and Regulatory Issues in Information Security
- Computer crimes involve illegal activities using computers, such as hacking, data theft, and malware distribution.
- Licensing and intellectual property protection covers copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights for digital content.
- Import/export controls regulate the movement of technology and data across borders, including restrictions on sensitive information.
- Trans-border data flow involves the transfer of data across national boundaries, with legal implications related to data privacy and security.
- Privacy refers to the protection of personal information and ensuring its responsible use, subject to legal frameworks.
- Data breaches occur when sensitive information is compromised, leading to possible privacy violations and legal repercussions.
Categories of Laws
- Criminal law safeguards societal peace and security, addressing offenses like murder, assault, and theft.
- Civil law governs non-criminal matters between individuals and organizations, including contracts, real estate, and employment disputes.
- Administrative law sets regulations for government agencies and ensures compliance with existing laws and constitutional principles.
Computer Crime
- Early attempts to prosecute computer crimes under traditional laws were often dismissed due to legal challenges.
- Computer Security Act (CSA) of 1987 mandated baseline security requirements for all federal agencies, addressing concerns about federal computer systems.
Intellectual Property
- Copyright law protects the original works of authors against unauthorized duplication.
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) addresses copyright issues in the digital realm, including protections against circumvention of digital rights management (DRM).
- Intellectual Property includes tangible and intangible assets with commercial value, such as copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
- Copyright protects the expression of an idea but not the idea itself and is automatically assigned upon creation.
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